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Table of Contents A520M S2H 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 S2H 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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...™ Graphics processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset Š AMD A520 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio Š 2 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to change the default setting first. Support for details on configuring the audio software. LAN Š Realtek® GbE LAN chip (1000 Mbit/100 Mbit) Expansion Slots Š Š Storage Interface Š Š CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at the same time Š Maximum shared memory of 4096x2160@60 Hz * Support for HDMI 2.1 version, HDCP...
...™ Graphics processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset Š AMD A520 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio Š 2 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to change the default setting first. Support for details on configuring the audio software. LAN Š Realtek® GbE LAN chip (1000 Mbit/100 Mbit) Expansion Slots Š Š Storage Interface Š Š CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at the same time Š Maximum shared memory of 4096x2160@60 Hz * Support for HDMI 2.1 version, HDCP...
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...pin ATX 12V power connector Š 1 x CPU fan header Š 2 x system fan headers Š 1 x addressable LED strip header Š 1 x RGB LED strip header Š 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector Š 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Š 1 x front panel header Š 1 x front panel audio header Š 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header Š 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers Š 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) Š 1 x serial port header Š 1 x speaker header Š 1 x chassis intrusion header Š 1 x Clear CMOS jumper Š 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port...
...pin ATX 12V power connector Š 1 x CPU fan header Š 2 x system fan headers Š 1 x addressable LED strip header Š 1 x RGB LED strip header Š 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector Š 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Š 1 x front panel header Š 1 x front panel audio header Š 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header Š 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers Š 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) Š 1 x serial port header Š 1 x speaker header Š 1 x chassis intrusion header Š 1 x Clear CMOS jumper Š 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port...
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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 Windows 10 64-bit 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 - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for APP Center * Available applications in APP...
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 Windows 10 64-bit 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 - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for APP Center * Available applications in APP...
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... installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is not recommended that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn on hardware installation. - 9 - The two memory sockets are unable to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. If you are divided into two channels and each channel has one of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode...
... installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is not recommended that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn on hardware installation. - 9 - The two memory sockets are unable to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. If you are divided into two channels and each channel has one of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode...
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... name may differ depending on the monitor being used ). PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port 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 your operating system.) Triple-Display Configurations for USB devices. Connect a monitor that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is installed. 2. It also supports up a triple-display configuration, you install motherboard drivers in the operating system first. •...
... name may differ depending on the monitor being used ). PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port 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 your operating system.) Triple-Display Configurations for USB devices. Connect a monitor that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is installed. 2. It also supports up a triple-display configuration, you install motherboard drivers in the operating system first. •...
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... 3) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of the LAN port LEDs. Save the latest BIOS 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 simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button. Use this port for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Audio Jack Configurations: Jack...
... 3) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of the LAN port LEDs. Save the latest BIOS 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 simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button. Use this port for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Audio Jack Configurations: Jack...
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... 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 prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the headers. - 13 - 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply...
... 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 prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the headers. - 13 - 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply...
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...; PW (Power Switch): off when the system is operating. Power LED Power Switch PLED+ PLED- The LED is off (S5). When connecting your chassis front panel audio module to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). Press the reset switch to...
...; PW (Power Switch): off when the system is operating. Power LED Power Switch PLED+ PLED- The LED is off (S5). When connecting your chassis front panel audio module to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). Press the reset switch to...
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.... Replace the battery. 4. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one . Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration...
.... Replace the battery. 4. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one . Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration...
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... boots. You can use the key to switch between the two modes. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to boot. When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system's failure to activate certain system features. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading...
... boots. You can use the key to switch between the two modes. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to boot. When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system's failure to activate certain system features. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading...
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... clock in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on the CPU being installed. ƒƒ 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...
... clock in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on the CPU being installed. ƒƒ 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...
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... 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. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by CPU). (Default: Auto) && 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...
... 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. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by CPU). (Default: Auto) && 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...
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... total system memory size. Options are : Auto (default), 64M~2G. This item is configurable only when UMA Mode is present only when you to set to shutdown or fail. Note: When 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 on the PCIEX16 slot as following: Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time...
... total system memory size. Options are : Auto (default), 64M~2G. This item is configurable only when UMA Mode is present only when you to set to shutdown or fail. Note: When 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 on the PCIEX16 slot as following: Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time...
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... in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this feature. - 28 - Options: Auto, PCIE 2x8, PCIE 1x8/2x4, PCIE 2x4/1x8 , (Note) PCIE 2x4/1x8, PCIE 4x4 . (Note) (Default: Auto) && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to install a 3rd party add-in above 4 GB address space (only if your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. ƒƒ SATA Configuration && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. RAID Enables RAID for USB keyboards...
... in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this feature. - 28 - Options: Auto, PCIE 2x8, PCIE 1x8/2x4, PCIE 2x4/1x8 , (Note) PCIE 2x4/1x8, PCIE 4x4 . (Note) (Default: Auto) && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to install a 3rd party add-in above 4 GB address space (only if your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. ƒƒ SATA Configuration && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. RAID Enables RAID for USB keyboards...
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... specification of each slot. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && IPv4 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv6. && NVMe RAID mode Allows 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 the connected SATA device(s). ƒƒ Network Stack Configuration && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the Windows Deployment Services...
... specification of each slot. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && IPv4 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv6. && NVMe RAID mode Allows 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 the connected SATA device(s). ƒƒ Network Stack Configuration && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the Windows Deployment Services...
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.... (Default) Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is recommended for fan speed change. && Fan Control mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Control Use Temperature...
.... (Default) Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is recommended for fan speed change. && Fan Control mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Control Use Temperature...
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...You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether 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. Differing from the network. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra...
...You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether 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. Differing from the network. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra...
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...Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for your motherboard. B. Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. Next, use the down arrow key to move to the hard drives. Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. Under Manage Array Properties you can see shall depend on the motherboard you want to use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure to set SATA Configuration\SATA Mode to enter...
...Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for your motherboard. B. Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. Next, use the down arrow key to move to the hard drives. Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. Under Manage Array Properties you can see shall depend on the motherboard you want to use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure to set SATA Configuration\SATA Mode to enter...
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... install all required drivers from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. Boot from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to load the driver. Finally, continue the OS installation. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to your USB thumb drive. 2. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to ensure system performance and compatibility. After the operating system is as follows: \Hw10\RAID\x64 4. Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device...
... install all required drivers from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. Boot from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to load the driver. Finally, continue the OS installation. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to your USB thumb drive. 2. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to ensure system performance and compatibility. After the operating system is as follows: \Hw10\RAID\x64 4. Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device...
