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... in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual is 1.0. All rights reserved. Motherboard GA-AB350M-Gaming 3 Motherboard GA-AB350M-Gaming 3 Feb. 17, 2017 Feb. 17, 2017 Copyright © 2017 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
... in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual is 1.0. All rights reserved. Motherboard GA-AB350M-Gaming 3 Motherboard GA-AB350M-Gaming 3 Feb. 17, 2017 Feb. 17, 2017 Copyright © 2017 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
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Table of Contents GA-AB350M-Gaming 3 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...24 2-4 BIOS...25 2-5 Peripherals...28 2-6 Chipset...30 2-7 Power...31 2-8 Save & Exit...33 Chapter 3 Appendix...34 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 34 3-2 Drivers Installation 36 Regulatory Statements 37 Contact Us...40 -...
Table of Contents GA-AB350M-Gaming 3 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...24 2-4 BIOS...25 2-5 Peripherals...28 2-6 Chipset...30 2-7 Power...31 2-8 Save & Exit...33 Chapter 3 Appendix...34 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 34 3-2 Drivers Installation 36 Regulatory Statements 37 Contact Us...40 -...
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... HDMI 1.4 version. Support for up to 3 displays at the same time Maximum shared memory of 2 GB Realtek® ALC887 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip...
... HDMI 1.4 version. Support for up to 3 displays at the same time Maximum shared memory of 2 GB Realtek® ALC887 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip...
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... main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 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 2 x serial port headers 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
... main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 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 2 x serial port headers 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
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... support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices.. - 8 - Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of each application may vary by motherboard model. 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. Supported functions of apps. Game Boost - BIOS Setup - EasyTune - Smart TimeLock - AutoGreen - Smart Keyboard...
... support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices.. - 8 - Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of each application may vary by motherboard model. 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. Supported functions of apps. Game Boost - BIOS Setup - EasyTune - Smart TimeLock - AutoGreen - Smart Keyboard...
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.... Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It 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 CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one of the CPU. A memory module can be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will...
.... Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It 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 CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one of the CPU. A memory module can be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will...
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... card to this port for USB devices. It also supports up to this port. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is 4096x2160@24 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used and installed in the DDR4_1 and DDR4_2 sockets. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. Connect a monitor that you begin to CPU...
... card to this port for USB devices. It also supports up to this port. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is 4096x2160@24 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used and installed in the DDR4_1 and DDR4_2 sockets. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. Connect a monitor that you begin to CPU...
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...-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is used that can supply enough stable power to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are 4-pin. Connect the power supply cable to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to all devices...
...-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is used that can supply enough stable power to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are 4-pin. Connect the power supply cable to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to all devices...
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... Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cBable, carefully read the manual for your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for digital audio output from graphics card and your motherboard to the power switch on the chassis front panel...
... Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cBable, carefully read the manual for your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for digital audio output from graphics card and your motherboard to the power switch on the chassis front panel...
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... 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 Sense 10 NC •• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. •• Audio signals will make the device unable to USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 12) F_USB30 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 Header) The header conforms to work or even...
... 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 Sense 10 NC •• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. •• Audio signals will make the device unable to USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 12) F_USB30 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 Header) The header conforms to work or even...
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...: 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 factory defaults. 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS values, use...
...: 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 factory defaults. 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS values, use...
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... motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you need to) to boot. In Easy Mode, you want. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper...
... motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you need to) to boot. In Easy Mode, you want. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper...
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...System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(Mhz) The settings above are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value is displayed according to your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) && Downcore Control (Note 1) Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Simultaneous Multi-Threading technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. && SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by CPU). Auto lets...
...System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(Mhz) The settings above are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value is displayed according to your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) && Downcore Control (Note 1) Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Simultaneous Multi-Threading technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. && SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by CPU). Auto lets...
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...(Default) Enabled Clears the record of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. 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 && PCIe Slot Configuration...
...(Default) Enabled Clears the record of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. 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 && PCIe Slot Configuration...
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... the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for this type is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. the User level only allows you to make changes to all . 2-4 BIOS && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Removable storage devices that are connected. To boot from...
... the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for this type is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. the User level only allows you to make changes to all . 2-4 BIOS && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Removable storage devices that are connected. To boot from...
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... or Windows 10 WHQL. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for 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...
... or Windows 10 WHQL. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for 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...
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... the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. NOTE: Before setting the User Password, be sure to confirm. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && Ipv4 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support 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 the...
... the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. NOTE: Before setting the User Password, be sure to confirm. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && Ipv4 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support 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 the...
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... memory for display. MS-DOS, for the onboard graphics controller. 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) && APU SATA Port Enable (ASATA3 0, 1 Connectors) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && Chipset SATA...
... memory for display. MS-DOS, for the onboard graphics controller. 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) && APU SATA Port Enable (ASATA3 0, 1 Connectors) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && Chipset SATA...
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... RAID 10 4 (Number of hard drives/2) * Size of the hard drives being installed). UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Then, select a RAID level. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Configuring SATA Controllers A. Under Chipset, ensure APU SATA Port Enable and Chipset SATA Port Enable are enabled. Then save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. The BIOS Setup menus described in the SATA/M.2 connectors on the motherboard you will see shall depend on the motherboard. B. If you use two hard drives with identical model...
... RAID 10 4 (Number of hard drives/2) * Size of the hard drives being installed). UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Then, select a RAID level. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Configuring SATA Controllers A. Under Chipset, ensure APU SATA Port Enable and Chipset SATA Port Enable are enabled. Then save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. The BIOS Setup menus described in the SATA/M.2 connectors on the motherboard you will see shall depend on the motherboard. B. If you use two hard drives with identical model...
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... include SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you install all . 4. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. 2. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of the hard drives, simply press to Configure". Press + to configure a RAID array. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the previous screen and set them to adjust the size and press . 5. Then return to the location of the screen. 4. Next, use all of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration...
... include SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you install all . 4. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. 2. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of the hard drives, simply press to Configure". Press + to configure a RAID array. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the previous screen and set them to adjust the size and press . 5. Then return to the location of the screen. 4. Next, use all of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration...