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... Quick Installation Guide on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. https://download.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/mb_manual_quick-guide_am5.pdf?m=sw For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on GIGABYTE's website. Example: Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior...
... Quick Installation Guide on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. https://download.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/mb_manual_quick-guide_am5.pdf?m=sw For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on GIGABYTE's website. Example: Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior...
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 5 2-1 Installation Precautions 5 2-2 Product Specifications 6 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 9 2-4 Installing the Memory 12 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 13 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 14 2-7 Internal Connectors 16 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 26 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 28 4-1 Operating System Installation 28 4-2 Drivers Installation 29 Chapter 5 Appendix...30 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set 30 Regulatory Notices...31 Contact Us...34 - 3 -
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 5 2-1 Installation Precautions 5 2-2 Product Specifications 6 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 9 2-4 Installing the Memory 12 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 13 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 14 2-7 Internal Connectors 16 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 26 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 28 4-1 Operating System Installation 28 4-2 Drivers Installation 29 Chapter 5 Appendix...30 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set 30 Regulatory Notices...31 Contact Us...34 - 3 -
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Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1-1 Motherboard Layout DP_HDMI ATX_12V CPU_FAN KB_MS_USB SOCKET AM5 ATX A620M GAMING X AX A620M GAMING X DDR5_A1 DDR5_A2 DDR5_B1 DDR5_B2 F_U32C M2_WIFIj U32G2 U32C QFLED QFLASH_PLUS U32_LAN AUDIO Realtek® GbE LAN PCIEX16 iTE® Super I/O 80 BAT CODEC PCIEX1 F_AUDIO ESPI_DB M2A_CPU LED_C AMD Chipset M_BIOS D_LED SYS_FAN1 F_USB CLR_CMOS 0 1 2 3 SATA3 F_U32 Temperature sensor SPI_TPM F_PANEL SYS_FAN2 j Only for A620M GAMING X AX. - 4 -
Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1-1 Motherboard Layout DP_HDMI ATX_12V CPU_FAN KB_MS_USB SOCKET AM5 ATX A620M GAMING X AX A620M GAMING X DDR5_A1 DDR5_A2 DDR5_B1 DDR5_B2 F_U32C M2_WIFIj U32G2 U32C QFLED QFLASH_PLUS U32_LAN AUDIO Realtek® GbE LAN PCIEX16 iTE® Super I/O 80 BAT CODEC PCIEX1 F_AUDIO ESPI_DB M2A_CPU LED_C AMD Chipset M_BIOS D_LED SYS_FAN1 F_USB CLR_CMOS 0 1 2 3 SATA3 F_U32 Temperature sensor SPI_TPM F_PANEL SYS_FAN2 j Only for A620M GAMING X AX. - 4 -
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... chassis is best to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. •• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors...
... chassis is best to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. •• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors...
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... PCI Express x1 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 CPU: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2580 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) Chipset: - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices j Only for A620M GAMING X AX. - 6 - WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands - 2-2 Product Specifications CPU AMD Socket AM5, support for: AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD A620 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio...
... PCI Express x1 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 CPU: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2580 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) Chipset: - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices j Only for A620M GAMING X AX. - 6 - WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands - 2-2 Product Specifications CPU AMD Socket AM5, support for: AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD A620 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio...
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... internal USB header) - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin 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 Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support...
... internal USB header) - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin 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 Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support...
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https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/A620M-GAMING-X-AX-rev-10?m=dl#support-dl https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/A620M-GAMING-X-rev-10?m=dl#support-dl && Please visit the SERVICE/SUPPORT\Utility page on motherboard specifications. Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. Support for Q-Flash Support for Q-Flash Plus Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software Support for Windows 11 64-bit Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm...
https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/A620M-GAMING-X-AX-rev-10?m=dl#support-dl https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/A620M-GAMING-X-rev-10?m=dl#support-dl && Please visit the SERVICE/SUPPORT\Utility page on motherboard specifications. Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. Support for Q-Flash Support for Q-Flash Plus Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software Support for Windows 11 64-bit Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm...
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... installation. http://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/210/quick-guide.html?m=sw - 9 - A. Note the CPU Orientation Note the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Alignment Key Notch AM5 CPU Notch Do not remove the CPU socket cover before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. It may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU...
... installation. http://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/210/quick-guide.html?m=sw - 9 - A. Note the CPU Orientation Note the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Alignment Key Notch AM5 CPU Notch Do not remove the CPU socket cover before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. It may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU...
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... memory of the memory. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn...
... memory of the memory. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn...
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... slot. 1. Install the driver provided with your card. Carefully read the manual that came with the expansion card in its slot. 4. Make sure that supports your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Align the card with a screw. 5. 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card...
... slot. 1. Install the driver provided with your card. Carefully read the manual that came with the expansion card in its slot. 4. Make sure that supports your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Align the card with a screw. 5. 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card...
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...-supported monitor. You can support the HDCP 2.3 content protection mechanism. After installing the DisplayPort/HDMI device, make sure to insert the USB flash drive into the dedicated port, and then you to connect your operating system.) USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices. The QFLED will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is compatible to 192KHz/24bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio output. Use this port for USB devices...
...-supported monitor. You can support the HDCP 2.3 content protection mechanism. After installing the DisplayPort/HDMI device, make sure to insert the USB flash drive into the dedicated port, and then you to connect your operating system.) USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices. The QFLED will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is compatible to 192KHz/24bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio output. Use this port for USB devices...
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... audio jack using the audio software. Speed LED Activity LED Speed LED: Activity LED: LAN Port State Orange Green Off Description 1 Gbps data rate 100 Mbps data rate 10 Mbps data rate State Blinking Off Description Data transmission or receiving is occurring No data transmission or receiving is occurring USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device...
... audio jack using the audio software. Speed LED Activity LED Speed LED: Activity LED: LAN Port State Orange Green Off Description 1 Gbps data rate 100 Mbps data rate 10 Mbps data rate State Blinking Off Description Data transmission or receiving is occurring No data transmission or receiving is occurring USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device...
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... header. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this header. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) LED_C (RGB LED Strip Header) The header can be connected to turn on the plug) of the LED strip must be used to the damage of GIGABYTE's website. The speed control function requires the use of this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. The power pin (marked with fan speed control design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Before installing the devices...
... header. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this header. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) LED_C (RGB LED Strip Header) The header can be connected to turn on the plug) of the LED strip must be used to the damage of GIGABYTE's website. The speed control function requires the use of this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. The power pin (marked with fan speed control design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Before installing the devices...
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... "SATA Configuration" for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Definition 1 GND 1 2 TXP 1 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of the LED strip. Please navigate to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website. 6) D_LED (Addressable LED Strip Header) The header can be used to connect a standard 5050 addressable LED strip, with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. B 1 _ Addressable LED Strip...
... "SATA Configuration" for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Definition 1 GND 1 2 TXP 1 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of the LED strip. Please navigate to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website. 6) D_LED (Addressable LED Strip Header) The header can be used to connect a standard 5050 addressable LED strip, with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. B 1 _ Addressable LED Strip...
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... pin assignments below. When connecting your system using the power switch (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. 9) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. - 21 - The system reports system startup status by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of GIGABYTE...
... pin assignments below. When connecting your system using the power switch (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. 9) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. - 21 - The system reports system startup status by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of GIGABYTE...
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... connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and can provide one USB port. _ _B _ S_ 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) _ _ The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). Definition _0 1 MIC L 2 GND 9 1 10 2 3 MIC R 4 NC 5 Head Phone R 6 MIC Detection _ S F_ 7 SENSE_SEND 8 No Pin B S S_F B_ 9 Head Phone L 10 Head Phone Detection Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different wire...
... connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and can provide one USB port. _ _B _ S_ 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) _ _ The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). Definition _0 1 MIC L 2 GND 9 1 10 2 3 MIC R 4 NC 5 Head Phone R 6 MIC Detection _ S F_ 7 SENSE_SEND 8 No Pin B S S_F B_ 9 Head Phone L 10 Head Phone Detection Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different wire...
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... (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet 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 (please navigate to factory defaults.
... (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet 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 (please navigate to factory defaults.
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... the CMOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or Q-Flash Plus utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• Q-Flash Plus allows you can now flash the BIOS automatically by simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button. Save the latest BIOS on the motherboard. To flash the BIOS, do...
... the CMOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or Q-Flash Plus utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• Q-Flash Plus allows you can now flash the BIOS automatically by simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button. Save the latest BIOS on the motherboard. To flash the BIOS, do...
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... the steps below: Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the AMD RAID Preinstall Driver file on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to your USB thumb drive. When the screen requesting you install all required drivers from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. Step 2: Boot from the GIGABYTE Control Center to load the driver appears, select Browse. Finally, continue...
... the steps below: Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the AMD RAID Preinstall Driver file on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to your USB thumb drive. When the screen requesting you install all required drivers from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. Step 2: Boot from the GIGABYTE Control Center to load the driver appears, select Browse. Finally, continue...
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... other users, the antenna type and its gain should be located at a minimum distance of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: A620M GAMING X AX/A620M GAMING X ...channel mobile satellite systems. High power radar is subject to be located at a minimum distance of 7.9 inches (20 cm) or more than that the antenna is very close or touching any exposed parts of all antennas should be damaged. •• Use in OET Bulletin 65, 2001, and ANSI/ IEEE C95.1, 1992. Industry Canada requires this device...
... other users, the antenna type and its gain should be located at a minimum distance of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: A620M GAMING X AX/A620M GAMING X ...channel mobile satellite systems. High power radar is subject to be located at a minimum distance of 7.9 inches (20 cm) or more than that the antenna is very close or touching any exposed parts of all antennas should be damaged. •• Use in OET Bulletin 65, 2001, and ANSI/ IEEE C95.1, 1992. Industry Canada requires this device...