User Manual
Page 3
Table of Contents GA-A320M-H 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 M.I.T...21 2-3 System...25 2-4 BIOS...26 2-5 Peripherals...29 2-6 Chipset...30 2-7 Power...32 2-8 Save & Exit...34 Chapter 3 Appendix...35 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 35 3-2 Drivers Installation 37 Regulatory Notices...38 Contact Us...39 - 3 -
Table of Contents GA-A320M-H 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 M.I.T...21 2-3 System...25 2-4 BIOS...26 2-5 Peripherals...29 2-6 Chipset...30 2-7 Power...32 2-8 Save & Exit...34 Chapter 3 Appendix...35 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 35 3-2 Drivers Installation 37 Regulatory Notices...38 Contact Us...39 - 3 -
User Manual
Page 6
... configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and select Device advanced settings > Playback Device to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 * Refer to change the default setting first. AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD A320 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 2 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory Dual channel memory...
... configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and select Device advanced settings > Playback Device to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 * Refer to change the default setting first. AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD A320 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 2 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory Dual channel memory...
User Manual
Page 8
...-bit Support for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 7 64-bit * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. Game Boost - EasyTune - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Fast Boot - ON/OFF Charge - Supported functions of apps. Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 19.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes...
...-bit Support for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 7 64-bit * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. Game Boost - EasyTune - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Fast Boot - ON/OFF Charge - Supported functions of apps. Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 19.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes...
User Manual
Page 9
... CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. A memory module can be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for details on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory...
... CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. A memory module can be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for details on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory...
User Manual
Page 10
... port (purple) to this port to CPU limitations, read the manual that came with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that supports DVI-D connection to connect a PS/2 keyboard. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to 192KHz/24bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio output. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode...
... port (purple) to this port to CPU limitations, read the manual that came with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that supports DVI-D connection to connect a PS/2 keyboard. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to 192KHz/24bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio output. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode...
User Manual
Page 11
... drive, walkman, etc. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is occurring USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to the USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. Use this audio jack for details on configuring...
... drive, walkman, etc. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is occurring USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to the USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. Use this audio jack for details on configuring...
User Manual
Page 14
... configuring a RAID array. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on this motherboard are 4-pin. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis...
... configuring a RAID array. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on this motherboard are 4-pin. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis...
User Manual
Page 16
... powered off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. When connecting your chassis front panel audio module to this header, make the device unable to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED and etc. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header...
... powered off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. When connecting your chassis front panel audio module to this header, make the device unable to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED and etc. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header...
User Manual
Page 19
15) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 19 - 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. •...
15) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 19 - 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. •...
User Manual
Page 20
... by BIOS version. - 20 - You can 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 that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to make adjustments for optimum performance. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default...
... by BIOS version. - 20 - You can 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 that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to make adjustments for optimum performance. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default...
User Manual
Page 22
... as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && C6 Mode (Note 1) Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable (the number of the memory being used; When enabled, the CPU core frequency will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && SMT Mode (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. - 22 - the second is the memory frequency that is...
... as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && C6 Mode (Note 1) Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable (the number of the memory being used; When enabled, the CPU core frequency will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && SMT Mode (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. - 22 - the second is the memory frequency that is...
User Manual
Page 23
...mode of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VDDP/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/VCORE SOC Displays the current system voltages. `` Miscellaneous Settings && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to your memory specification. `` Advanced Memory Settings && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note2), System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(Mhz) The settings above are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual...
...mode of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VDDP/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/VCORE SOC Displays the current system voltages. `` Miscellaneous Settings && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to your memory specification. `` Advanced Memory Settings && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note2), System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(Mhz) The settings above are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual...
User Manual
Page 26
.... (Default: Enabled) - 26 - 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 program. System A password is required for booting the system and for this item to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type...
.... (Default: Enabled) - 26 - 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 program. System A password is required for booting the system and for this item to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type...
User Manual
Page 27
... the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) 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 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 Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default...
... the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) 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 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 Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default...
User Manual
Page 28
... 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. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is set to Enabled. && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password...
... 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. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is set to Enabled. && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password...
User Manual
Page 29
... 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. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to enable EHCI Hand-off feature for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of I/O ports 64h and 60h...
... 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. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to enable EHCI Hand-off feature for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of I/O ports 64h and 60h...
User Manual
Page 30
... (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). `` AMD CBS This sub-menu provides AMD CBS-related configuration options. `` Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. 2-6 Chipset && IOMMU Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Auto) && Integrated Graphics (Note) Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Auto The BIOS...
... (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). `` AMD CBS This sub-menu provides AMD CBS-related configuration options. `` Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. 2-6 Chipset && IOMMU Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Auto) && Integrated Graphics (Note) Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Auto The BIOS...
User Manual
Page 31
... M.2 SATA device is installed. && Chipset SATA Port 0/1/2/3 (SATA3 0, 1, 2, 3 Connectors) Displays the information of the connected SATA device(s). (Note) This item is the total amount of the connected M.2 SATA device. MS-DOS, for example, will use your M.2 NVMe PCIe SSDs to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && NVMe RAID mode (M2F_32G Connector) Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory...
... M.2 SATA device is installed. && Chipset SATA Port 0/1/2/3 (SATA3 0, 1, 2, 3 Connectors) Displays the information of the connected SATA device(s). (Note) This item is the total amount of the connected M.2 SATA device. MS-DOS, for example, will use your M.2 NVMe PCIe SSDs to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && NVMe RAID mode (M2F_32G Connector) Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory...
User Manual
Page 35
... RAID. The BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup. Then, select a RAID level. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for more information. Set SATA Mode to "C-2" for your computer Install the hard drives/SSDs in "C-1." In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to enter the Select Physical Disks screen. - 35 - Then enter the Peripherals\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. B. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your motherboard. To enter the legacy RAID ROM...
... RAID. The BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup. Then, select a RAID level. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for more information. Set SATA Mode to "C-2" for your computer Install the hard drives/SSDs in "C-1." In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to enter the Select Physical Disks screen. - 35 - Then enter the Peripherals\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. B. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your motherboard. To enter the legacy RAID ROM...
User Manual
Page 36
... available space to use the maximum size allowed or use the up or down arrow key to Enabled. Then press to configure a RAID array. Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to your USB thumb drive. 2. Under Manage Array Properties you provide additional RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to proceed. 6. Press + to the steps below: 1. The selections available depend on the main screen. Options include Read/Write...
... available space to use the maximum size allowed or use the up or down arrow key to Enabled. Then press to configure a RAID array. Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to your USB thumb drive. 2. Under Manage Array Properties you provide additional RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to proceed. 6. Press + to the steps below: 1. The selections available depend on the main screen. Options include Read/Write...