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...'s Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this...
...'s Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this...
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Table of Contents B460M 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 ...
Table of Contents B460M 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 ...
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... Realtek® GbE LAN B_BIOS M_BIOS iTE® Super I/O PCIEX1_1 BAT Intel® B460 CODEC PCIEX1_2 B460M DS3H (AC) SATA3 4 5 LED_C1 USB 2.0 Hub CLR_CMOS COMA F_AUDIO SPI_TPM COMB D_LED1 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL Box Contents 55 B460M DS3H AC or B460M DS3H motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 Two SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield 55 Two antennas * The box...
... Realtek® GbE LAN B_BIOS M_BIOS iTE® Super I/O PCIEX1_1 BAT Intel® B460 CODEC PCIEX1_2 B460M DS3H (AC) SATA3 4 5 LED_C1 USB 2.0 Hub CLR_CMOS COMA F_AUDIO SPI_TPM COMB D_LED1 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL Box Contents 55 B460M DS3H AC or B460M DS3H motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 Two SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield 55 Two antennas * The box...
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... installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician...
... installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician...
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... to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Fast Boot - Only for the B460M DS3H AC. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Ambient LED - ON/OFF Charge - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 22...
... to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Fast Boot - Only for the B460M DS3H AC. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Ambient LED - ON/OFF Charge - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 22...
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... the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that memory of the CPU. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on hardware installation. - 9 - The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish ...the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for details on the CPU. A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology...
... the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that memory of the CPU. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on hardware installation. - 9 - The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish ...the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for details on the CPU. A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology...
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...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. Only for the B460M DS3H AC. (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. •• When removing the cable connected to this port. ... channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. DS/SS - - 4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=...
...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. Only for the B460M DS3H AC. (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. •• When removing the cable connected to this port. ... channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. DS/SS - - 4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=...
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... devices. Line In/Rear Speaker Out (Blue) The line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the B460M DS3H. The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2160@30 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on configuring the audio software. - 11...-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to set up a triple-display configuration, you must install motherboard drivers in jack. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Orange Green Off Description 1 Gbps data rate ...
... devices. Line In/Rear Speaker Out (Blue) The line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the B460M DS3H. The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2160@30 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on configuring the audio software. - 11...-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to set up a triple-display configuration, you must install motherboard drivers in jack. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Orange Green Off Description 1 Gbps data rate ...
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Only for the B460M DS3H. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external devices: .... Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 12 - 1-7 Internal Connectors 41 3 46 5 2 7 8 11 15 7 10 16 14 13 5 6 12 9 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2 5) D_LED1/D_LED2 6) LED_C1/LED_C2 7) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 8) M2M_SB 9) F_PANEL 10) F_AUDIO 11) F_U32 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 13) SPI_TPM 14) COMA/COMB 15) BAT 16) CLR_CMOS Only for the B460M DS3H AC.
Only for the B460M DS3H. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external devices: .... Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 12 - 1-7 Internal Connectors 41 3 46 5 2 7 8 11 15 7 10 16 14 13 5 6 12 9 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2 5) D_LED1/D_LED2 6) LED_C1/LED_C2 7) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 8) M2M_SB 9) F_PANEL 10) F_AUDIO 11) F_U32 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 13) SPI_TPM 14) COMA/COMB 15) BAT 16) CLR_CMOS Only for the B460M DS3H AC.
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... mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can lead to an...
... mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can lead to an...
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When connecting a fan cable, be connected to Pin 1 (12V) of this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. The power pin (marked with a triangle on the plug) of 2m. The power pin (marked with maximum power rating of ... off the lights of the LED strip please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of the LED strip. USB 0_ B For how to the damage of GIGABYTE's website. Only for the B460M DS3H AC. - 14 -
When connecting a fan cable, be connected to Pin 1 (12V) of this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. The power pin (marked with a triangle on the plug) of 2m. The power pin (marked with maximum power rating of ... off the lights of the LED strip please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of the LED strip. USB 0_ B For how to the damage of GIGABYTE's website. Only for the B460M DS3H AC. - 14 -
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.../s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. S B_ B S S _S S_ _ B _U _ B F_USB3 F 7) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to unfasten the screw and standoff from the motherboard. The Intel® Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Step 2: _3 U Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an angle. Each SATA connector...
.../s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. S B_ B S S _S S_ _ B _U _ B F_USB3 F 7) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to unfasten the screw and standoff from the motherboard. The Intel® Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Step 2: _3 U Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an angle. Each SATA connector...
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... (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). Make_suSre the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem is operating.
... (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). Make_suSre the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem is operating.
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...8226; @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you want. In Easy Mode, you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter are two different BIOS... from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is turned on the motherboard. The Classic Setup mode provides detailed BIOS settings. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the ...
...8226; @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you want. In Easy Mode, you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter are two different BIOS... from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is turned on the motherboard. The Classic Setup mode provides detailed BIOS settings. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the ...
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...Power On State is on. (Default) && LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in system S3/S4/S5 state. NVMe Configuration Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. ...information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. Miscellaneous && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on. On Enables the selected lighting...
...Power On State is on. (Default) && LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in system S3/S4/S5 state. NVMe Configuration Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. ...information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. Miscellaneous && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on. On Enables the selected lighting...
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.... Full Speed Allows the fan to run at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is recommended for temperature.
.... Full Speed Allows the fan to run at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is recommended for temperature.
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... also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. Plug in Devices Info Displays information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings;
... also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. Plug in Devices Info Displays information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings;
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.... To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in this section may differ from your power supply to the hard drives. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you use, set the corresponding PCIe Storage Dev On Port XX item to RST Controlled.... is recommended that you want to use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. If you use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID...
.... To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in this section may differ from your power supply to the hard drives. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you use, set the corresponding PCIe Storage Dev On Port XX item to RST Controlled.... is recommended that you want to use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. If you use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID...
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...version) installed on the Optane™ memory will be used must be installed requires that you install all required drivers from AHCI mode. The motherboard driver disc Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in AHCI mode, please follow the on-screen ... or smaller capacity than the hard drive/SSD to load the driver appears, select Browse. 3. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your SATA controller mode back to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration from the...
...version) installed on the Optane™ memory will be used must be installed requires that you install all required drivers from AHCI mode. The motherboard driver disc Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in AHCI mode, please follow the on-screen ... or smaller capacity than the hard drive/SSD to load the driver appears, select Browse. 3. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your SATA controller mode back to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration from the...
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... optical drive. 3-3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all of the screen and select "Run Run.exe." (Or go to My Computer, double-click the... optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) "Xpress Install" will install all of the drivers that are recommended to install. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. Click on the top-right corner of the selected drivers.
... optical drive. 3-3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all of the screen and select "Run Run.exe." (Or go to My Computer, double-click the... optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) "Xpress Install" will install all of the drivers that are recommended to install. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. Click on the top-right corner of the selected drivers.