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Table of Contents A520M H 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 The Main Menu 21 2-3 Favorites (F11 22 2-4 Tweaker...23 2-5 Settings...26 2-6 System Info...32 2-7 Boot...33 2-8 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 3-2 Drivers Installation 39 Regulatory Notices...40 Contact Us......
Table of Contents A520M H 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 The Main Menu 21 2-3 Favorites (F11 22 2-4 Tweaker...23 2-5 Settings...26 2-6 System Info...32 2-7 Boot...33 2-8 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 3-2 Drivers Installation 39 Regulatory Notices...40 Contact Us......
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...138; CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x16 Chipset: - 2 x PCI Express x1 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 CPU: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support) Chipset: - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU ŠŠ 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 ŠŠ AMD A520 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio Š...
...138; CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x16 Chipset: - 2 x PCI Express x1 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 CPU: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support) Chipset: - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU ŠŠ 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 ŠŠ AMD A520 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio Š...
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...fan headers ŠŠ 1 x addressable LED strip header ŠŠ 1 x RGB LED strip header ŠŠ 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector ŠŠ 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x front panel header ŠŠ 1 x front panel audio header ŠŠ 1 x speaker header ŠŠ 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header ŠŠ 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers ŠŠ 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) ŠŠ 1 x serial port header ŠŠ 1 x chassis intrusion header ŠŠ 1 x Clear CMOS jumper ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
...fan headers ŠŠ 1 x addressable LED strip header ŠŠ 1 x RGB LED strip header ŠŠ 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector ŠŠ 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x front panel header ŠŠ 1 x front panel audio header ŠŠ 1 x speaker header ŠŠ 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header ŠŠ 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers ŠŠ 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) ŠŠ 1 x serial port header ŠŠ 1 x chassis intrusion header ŠŠ 1 x Clear CMOS jumper ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
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...-related information without prior notice. ON/OFF Charge - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - EasyTune - Fast Boot - Smart Backup - Game Boost - RGB Fusion - 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 each application may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 -
...-related information without prior notice. ON/OFF Charge - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - EasyTune - Fast Boot - Smart Backup - Game Boost - RGB Fusion - 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 each application may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 -
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... the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on the surface of the CPU may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in only one (denoted by a small triangle) of thermal grease on hardware installation. - 9 - Installing the CPU Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the Socket AM4 Socket...
... the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on the surface of the CPU may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in only one (denoted by a small triangle) of thermal grease on hardware installation. - 9 - Installing the CPU Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the Socket AM4 Socket...
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... installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on your operating system.) •• When removing the cable connected 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. The two memory sockets are dependent on the monitor being used). Use this port to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices. HDMI Port...
... installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on your operating system.) •• When removing the cable connected 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. The two memory sockets are dependent on the monitor being used). Use this port to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices. HDMI Port...
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... on a USB thumb drive and plug it into this port first. Q-Flash Plus Button (Note 3) Q-Flash Plus allows you need to open the audio software and select Device advanced settings > Playback Device to update the BIOS when your system is complete. Use this port for each jack through the audio driver. •• To configure 7.1-channel audio, you to change the default setting first. The following describes the states of GIGABYTE's website. - 11 - Audio Jack Configurations: Jack...
... on a USB thumb drive and plug it into this port first. Q-Flash Plus Button (Note 3) Q-Flash Plus allows you need to open the audio software and select Device advanced settings > Playback Device to update the BIOS when your system is complete. Use this port for each jack through the audio driver. •• To configure 7.1-channel audio, you to change the default setting first. The following describes the states of GIGABYTE's website. - 11 - Audio Jack Configurations: Jack...
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... installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1 1 SYS_FAN2 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 an unstable or unbootable system. 5 8 1 4 ATX_12V ATX_12V: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition Pin No. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation (the black connector wire...
... installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1 1 SYS_FAN2 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 an unstable or unbootable system. 5 8 1 4 ATX_12V ATX_12V: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition Pin No. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation (the black connector wire...
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... chassis front panel audio module to this header according to the pin assignments below. RESRES+ NC configure the way to turn off (S5). You may HD+ HD- You may connect your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). Power LED Power Switch •• PLED (Power LED): PLED+ PLED- Hard Drive Reset Switch Activity LED •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch...
... chassis front panel audio module to this header according to the pin assignments below. RESRES+ NC configure the way to turn off (S5). You may HD+ HD- You may connect your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). Power LED Power Switch •• PLED (Power LED): PLED+ PLED- Hard Drive Reset Switch Activity LED •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch...
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... Module Header) You m_ay connect a TPSM_ (Trusted Platform Module) to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. B B_ Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values _3 U •• Always turn off 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). F_USB3...
... Module Header) You m_ay connect a TPSM_ (Trusted Platform Module) to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. B B_ Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values _3 U •• Always turn off 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). F_USB3...
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... of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. To upgrade the BIOS, 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 searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS, it...
... of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. To upgrade the BIOS, 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 searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS, it...
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... 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 the core ratio for all CPU cores or individual cores. (Default: All cores) && CCD0 CCX0/1 Ratio (Note) Allows you to manually set the core ratio for the CPU CCX0, 1 cores. The adjustable range is dependent on your overall system configurations...
... 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 the core ratio for all CPU cores or individual cores. (Default: All cores) && CCD0 CCX0/1 Ratio (Note) Allows you to manually set the core ratio for the CPU CCX0, 1 cores. The adjustable range is dependent on your overall system configurations...
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... Timing Control, Advanced Timing Control, CAD Bus Setup Timing, CAD Bus Drive Strength, Data Bus Configuration These sections provide memory timing settings. && 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. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && XMP High Frequency Support (Note 2) Allows you to select the compatibility level for high-frequency memory...
... Timing Control, Advanced Timing Control, CAD Bus Setup Timing, CAD Bus Drive Strength, Data Bus Configuration These sections provide memory timing settings. && 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. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && XMP High Frequency Support (Note 2) Allows you to select the compatibility level for high-frequency memory...
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... first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as following: Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in MS-DOS mode using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of system memory allocated solely for example, will enter suspend mode. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. MS-DOS, for the onboard graphics controller. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure...
... first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as following: Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in MS-DOS mode using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of system memory allocated solely for example, will enter suspend mode. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. MS-DOS, for the onboard graphics controller. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure...
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... or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) ƒƒ USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in operating system that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of I/O ports 64h and 60h. Options: Auto, PCIE 2x8, PCIE 1x8/2x4, PCIE 4x4 . (Note) (Default: Auto) && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit...
... or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) ƒƒ USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in operating system that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of I/O ports 64h and 60h. Options: Auto, PCIE 2x8, PCIE 1x8/2x4, PCIE 4x4 . (Note) (Default: Auto) && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit...
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... enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on . (Default) - 29 - This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && PXE boot wait time Allows you to configure how long to wait before you to determine whether to use your M.2 NVMe PCIe SSDs 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 media. ƒƒ SATA Configuration && SATA Mode Enables...
... enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on . (Default) - 29 - This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && PXE boot wait time Allows you to configure how long to wait before you to determine whether to use your M.2 NVMe PCIe SSDs 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 media. ƒƒ SATA Configuration && SATA Mode Enables...
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.... (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 in the AMD CPU. (Default: Disabled) ƒƒ Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). ƒƒ AMD CBS This sub-menu provides AMD CBS-related configuration options. ƒƒ PC Health && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the...
.... (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 in the AMD CPU. (Default: Disabled) ƒƒ Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). ƒƒ AMD CBS This sub-menu provides AMD CBS-related configuration options. ƒƒ PC Health && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the...
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... NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to Enabled. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM 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...
... NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to Enabled. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM 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...
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... M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to Enabled.) The BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup. Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set with identical model and capacity). On the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility screen, press on your power supply to enter the Create Array screen. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for your computer. (If you begin . 6. Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility...
... M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to Enabled.) The BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup. Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set with identical model and capacity). On the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility screen, press on your power supply to enter the Create Array screen. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for your computer. (If you begin . 6. Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility...
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... OS installation steps. Boot from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. After the operating system is as follows: \Hw10\RAID\x64 4. When the screen requesting you to load the driver. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to install the operating system. If the operating system to the steps below: 1. Install the RAID driver and operating system With the correct BIOS settings...
... OS installation steps. Boot from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. After the operating system is as follows: \Hw10\RAID\x64 4. When the screen requesting you to load the driver. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to install the operating system. If the operating system to the steps below: 1. Install the RAID driver and operating system With the correct BIOS settings...
