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... read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://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. Motherboard GA-A320-DS3 Motherboard GA-A320-DS3 Feb. 17, 2017 Mar. 10, 2017 Copyright © 2017 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No part of GIGABYTE. For...
... read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://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. Motherboard GA-A320-DS3 Motherboard GA-A320-DS3 Feb. 17, 2017 Mar. 10, 2017 Copyright © 2017 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No part of GIGABYTE. For...
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Table of Contents GA-A320-DS3 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 18 2-1 Startup Screen 18 2-2 M.I.T...19 2-3 System...23 2-4 BIOS...24 2-5 Peripherals...27 2-6 Chipset...29 2-7 Power...30 2-8 Save & Exit...32 Chapter 3 Appendix...33 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 33 3-2 Drivers Installation 35 Regulatory Statements 36 Contact Us...39 - 3 -
Table of Contents GA-A320-DS3 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 18 2-1 Startup Screen 18 2-2 M.I.T...19 2-3 System...23 2-4 BIOS...24 2-5 Peripherals...27 2-6 Chipset...29 2-7 Power...30 2-8 Save & Exit...32 Chapter 3 Appendix...33 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 33 3-2 Drivers Installation 35 Regulatory Statements 36 Contact Us...39 - 3 -
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... conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (The PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 Chipset: - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel - 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 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) CPU: - 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel (Note) Actual...
... conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (The PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 Chipset: - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel - 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 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) CPU: - 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel (Note) Actual...
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... Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port...
... Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port...
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BIOS Setup - EasyTune - USB Blocker - Ambient LED - Color Temperature - Smart TimeLock - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - 3D OSD - Fast Boot - Smart Backup - Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 20.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. Game Boost - Smart Keyboard - V-Tuner Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed Support for Windows 10 64-bit Support for...
BIOS Setup - EasyTune - USB Blocker - Ambient LED - Color Temperature - Smart TimeLock - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - 3D OSD - Fast Boot - Smart Backup - Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 20.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. Game Boost - Smart Keyboard - V-Tuner Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed Support for Windows 10 64-bit Support for...
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...: Channel A: DDR4_2 Channel B: DDR4_1 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Installing the CPU Locate the pin one direction. A Small Triangle Marking Denotes Pin One of the CPU. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The two memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips...
...: Channel A: DDR4_2 Channel B: DDR4_1 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Installing the CPU Locate the pin one direction. A Small Triangle Marking Denotes Pin One of the CPU. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The two memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips...
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... Card Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. Use this port for USB devices. DVI-D Port (Note) The DVI-D port conforms to this port. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is occurring (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 10 - The following describes the states of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used ). Connect a monitor that memory of the LAN port LEDs. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification...
... Card Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. Use this port for USB devices. DVI-D Port (Note) The DVI-D port conforms to this port. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is occurring (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 10 - The following describes the states of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used ). Connect a monitor that memory of the LAN port LEDs. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification...
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... power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1 1 SYS_FAN2 1 SYS_FAN3 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 all devices are properly installed. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control...
... power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1 1 SYS_FAN2 1 SYS_FAN3 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 all devices are properly installed. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control...
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... been removed. Pin No. B B The front panel design may configure the way to turn off (S5). Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is reading or writing data. •• RES (Reset Switch): Connects to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Definition 1 _ SUPDIFO 1 __ 3 2 _ BGND F F_USB3 F _ _0 _ _B - 15 - _F _ Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header •...
... been removed. Pin No. B B The front panel design may configure the way to turn off (S5). Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is reading or writing data. •• RES (Reset Switch): Connects to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Definition 1 _ SUPDIFO 1 __ 3 2 _ BGND F F_USB3 F _ _0 _ _B - 15 - _F _ Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header •...
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... different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 10) F_USB30 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 Header) The header conforms to USB 2.0/1B.1_ specification. Each USB headeBr cSaSn provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Definition Pin No. F_USB30 1 20 Pin No. Definition _S 9 1 10 2 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 3 USB DX- 8 GND 4 USB DY- 9 No PinS 5 USB DX+ 10 NC •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable...
... different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 10) F_USB30 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 Header) The header conforms to USB 2.0/1B.1_ specification. Each USB headeBr cSaSn provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Definition Pin No. F_USB30 1 20 Pin No. Definition _S 9 1 10 2 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 3 USB DX- 8 GND 4 USB DY- 9 No PinS 5 USB DX+ 10 NC •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable...
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... NC 9 VCC3 19 NC 10 LAD1 20 NC 14) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this header. 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 (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 17 -
... NC 9 VCC3 19 NC 10 LAD1 20 NC 14) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this header. 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 (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 17 -
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... clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to boot. 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...
... clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to boot. 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...
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... the number of CPU cores to enable (the number of the memory being used; Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. && SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by CPU). Auto sets memory multiplier according to let the CPU enter C states. This feature only works for operating systems that support this feature. (Note 2) This item is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. (Default: Enabled) && Global C-state Control (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature...
... the number of CPU cores to enable (the number of the memory being used; Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. && SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by CPU). Auto sets memory multiplier according to let the CPU enter C states. This feature only works for operating systems that support this feature. (Note 2) This item is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. (Default: Enabled) && Global C-state Control (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature...
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...PCI Express slots to the motherboard CI header. If this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) `` Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make changes on your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VDDP/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/VCORE SOC Displays the current system voltages. `` Miscellaneous Settings...
...PCI Express slots to the motherboard CI header. If this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) `` Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make changes on your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VDDP/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/VCORE SOC Displays the current system voltages. `` Miscellaneous Settings...
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... system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that are connected. Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric keypad of the same type that support Boot from LAN function, etc. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup...
... system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that are connected. Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric keypad of the same type that support Boot from LAN function, etc. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup...
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... 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. && SATA Support All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA...
... 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. && SATA Support All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA...
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... in the AMD CPU. (Default: Disabled) && Primary Video Device (Note) Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. NB PCIe Slot Video Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express slot controlled by the North Bridge as the first display. (Default) && Ambient LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED function. (Default: On) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards/mice in...
... in the AMD CPU. (Default: Disabled) && Primary Video Device (Note) Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. NB PCIe Slot Video Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express slot controlled by the North Bridge as the first display. (Default) && Ambient LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED function. (Default: On) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards/mice in...
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... installed. (Default) Disabled Disables the onboard graphics. && UMA Frame Buffer Size (Note) Frame buffer size is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for display. Options are: Auto (default), 32M, 64M, 128M, 256M, 512M, 1G, 2G. && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. RAID AHCI Enables RAID for the SATA controller. Configures the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && Chipset SATA Port Enable...
... installed. (Default) Disabled Disables the onboard graphics. && UMA Frame Buffer Size (Note) Frame buffer size is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for display. Options are: Auto (default), 32M, 64M, 128M, 256M, 512M, 1G, 2G. && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. RAID AHCI Enables RAID for the SATA controller. Configures the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && Chipset SATA Port Enable...
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... screen and set them to enter the Create Array screen. Under Chipset, ensure Chipset SATA Port Enable are enabled. If you have and the BIOS version. Then, select a RAID level. Next, use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). •• A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. Turn on Array Management to Enabled. Set SATA Mode to Apply Changes and press . To enter the legacy RAID ROM, save the settings and restart your power supply to configure UEFI RAID...
... screen and set them to enter the Create Array screen. Under Chipset, ensure Chipset SATA Port Enable are enabled. If you have and the BIOS version. Then, select a RAID level. Next, use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). •• A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. Turn on Array Management to Enabled. Set SATA Mode to Apply Changes and press . To enter the legacy RAID ROM, save the settings and restart your power supply to configure UEFI RAID...
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... AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to configure a RAID array. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for a non-RAID configuration. 5. Under Manage Array Properties you are as follows: \Hw10\RAID\x64 4. C-2. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to load the driver. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of the hard drives, simply press to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. 2. The selection bar will see the new RAID volume and information on the Create Array option...
... AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to configure a RAID array. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for a non-RAID configuration. 5. Under Manage Array Properties you are as follows: \Hw10\RAID\x64 4. C-2. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to load the driver. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of the hard drives, simply press to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. 2. The selection bar will see the new RAID volume and information on the Create Array option...