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... of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. However, if the main BIOS is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you can access Q-Flash by either pressing the key during the POST or click the Q-Flash icon (or press the key) in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to -use and allow you from the USB flash drive connected to a specific USB port. With Q-Flash you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. @BIOS will be automatically launched...
... of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. However, if the main BIOS is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you can access Q-Flash by either pressing the key during the POST or click the Q-Flash icon (or press the key) in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to -use and allow you from the USB flash drive connected to a specific USB port. With Q-Flash you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. @BIOS will be automatically launched...
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... supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is saved. Select Q-Flash to a USB flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows you have saved the BIOS file to access Q-Flash B. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use...
... supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is saved. Select Q-Flash to a USB flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows you have saved the BIOS file to access Q-Flash B. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use...
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... the Fast Boot option (Note) in BIOS Setup. It allows you to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup." - 16 - 2-5 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in BIOS Setup. If you click the Enter BIOS Setup Now button, the system will take effect on next boot. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is the...
... the Fast Boot option (Note) in BIOS Setup. It allows you to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup." - 16 - 2-5 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in BIOS Setup. If you click the Enter BIOS Setup Now button, the system will take effect on next boot. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is the...
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... mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. •• DMI ASPM Control: Allows you to change the Platform Power Management settings in Windows and sync the settings to Enabled. - 18 - The Platform Power Management Interface Using Platform Power Management: •• Platform Power Management: Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). •• PEG ASPM: Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to the CPU PEG bus...
... mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. •• DMI ASPM Control: Allows you to change the Platform Power Management settings in Windows and sync the settings to Enabled. - 18 - The Platform Power Management Interface Using Platform Power Management: •• Platform Power Management: Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). •• PEG ASPM: Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to the CPU PEG bus...
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... of Contents B360M DS3H 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 M.I.T...22 2-4 System...28 2-5 BIOS...29 2-6 Peripherals...32 2-7 Chipset...35 2-8 Power...36 2-9 Save & Exit...38 Chapter 3 Appendix...39 3-1 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 39 3-2 Drivers Installation 40 Regulatory...
... of Contents B360M DS3H 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 M.I.T...22 2-4 System...28 2-5 BIOS...29 2-6 Peripherals...32 2-7 Chipset...35 2-8 Power...36 2-9 Save & Exit...38 Chapter 3 Appendix...39 3-1 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 39 3-2 Drivers Installation 40 Regulatory...
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... LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots Storage Interface ŠŠ ŠŠ 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x4 slot 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Intel® Optane™ Memory...
... LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots Storage Interface ŠŠ ŠŠ 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x4 slot 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Intel® Optane™ Memory...
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... Monitor BIOS ŠŠ Chipset: - 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 2 x system fan headers ŠŠ 1 x RGB LED strip header ŠŠ 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector ŠŠ 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x front panel header ŠŠ 1 x front panel audio...
... Monitor BIOS ŠŠ Chipset: - 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 2 x system fan headers ŠŠ 1 x RGB LED strip header ŠŠ 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector ŠŠ 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x front panel header ŠŠ 1 x front panel audio...
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... Memory) DDR4_3 - - DS/SS Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that supports D-Sub connection to this port. (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. •• When removing the cable connected to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Dual Channel mode cannot be used. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 10 - PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices. Connect a monitor...
... Memory) DDR4_3 - - DS/SS Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that supports D-Sub connection to this port. (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. •• When removing the cable connected to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Dual Channel mode cannot be used. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 10 - PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices. Connect a monitor...
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... SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 77 SATA3 10 32 11 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND SATA3 1 7 4 51 7 To enable hot-plugging for more information. - 14 - 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are compatible with fan speed control design. The speed control function requires the use of the digital LED strip header. Before installing the devices, be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration," for the SATA ports...
... SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 77 SATA3 10 32 11 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND SATA3 1 7 4 51 7 To enable hot-plugging for more information. - 14 - 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are compatible with fan speed control design. The speed control function requires the use of the digital LED strip header. Before installing the devices, be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration," for the SATA ports...
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... a few seconds. Replace the battery. 4. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for 5 seconds.) 3. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your devices may be...
... a few seconds. Replace the battery. 4. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for 5 seconds.) 3. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your devices may be...
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... items and press to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: D3) Function Keys There are for how to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. Easy Mode allows users to quickly view...
... items and press to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: D3) Function Keys There are for how to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. Easy Mode allows users to quickly view...
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... works for different number of CPU cores to enable in order to reduce the power. The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Per Core Limit Control (Note) Allows you to select the number of active cores. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage...
... works for different number of CPU cores to enable in order to reduce the power. The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Per Core Limit Control (Note) Allows you to select the number of active cores. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage...
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... CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is present only when you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C8 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C8 State Support (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure...
... CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is present only when you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C8 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C8 State Support (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure...
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... Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` Advanced Power Settings This section provides Loadline voltage control options. `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` Chipset Voltage Control This section provides Chipset voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. `` Internal VR...
... Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` Advanced Power Settings This section provides Loadline voltage control options. `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` Chipset Voltage Control This section provides Chipset voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. `` Internal VR...
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... legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) `` Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 27 - When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Max Link Speed...
... legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) `` Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 27 - When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Max Link Speed...
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... "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and is present only if at system startup. Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Press on the boot device list...
... "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and is present only if at system startup. Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Press on the boot device list...
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...speed. (Default: 1 X) && 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 UEFI or legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network...
...speed. (Default: 1 X) && 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 UEFI or legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network...
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... supports 64-bit PCI decoding). This feature allows legal software to be decoded in a safe environment and protects the software against attacks from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card...
... supports 64-bit PCI decoding). This feature allows legal software to be decoded in a safe environment and protects the software against attacks from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card...
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...the network to abort the PXE boot. `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on your M.2 PCIe SSD if installed. `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). `` Super IO Configuration && Serial Port Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) && Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled) `` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from malicious attacks. `` USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse...
...the network to abort the PXE boot. `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on your M.2 PCIe SSD if installed. `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). `` Super IO Configuration && Serial Port Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) && Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled) `` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from malicious attacks. `` USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse...
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... you want to enable the Optane™ memory installed in AHCI mode, please follow the steps below : 1. The hard drive/SSD to remove it . (Must be accelerated. 3. Follow the on the main screen. Chapter 3 Appendix 3-1 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory System Requirements 1. The motherboard driver disk Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in the M2M_32G connector, set PCIe Storage Dev on -screen instructions to continue the installation and then restart...
... you want to enable the Optane™ memory installed in AHCI mode, please follow the steps below : 1. The hard drive/SSD to remove it . (Must be accelerated. 3. Follow the on the main screen. Chapter 3 Appendix 3-1 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory System Requirements 1. The motherboard driver disk Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in the M2M_32G connector, set PCIe Storage Dev on -screen instructions to continue the installation and then restart...
