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Table of Contents GA-AX370M-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 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu ...
Table of Contents GA-AX370M-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 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu ...
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... or wet environment. •• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of the product...
... or wet environment. •• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of the product...
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... Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) CPU: - 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel (Note 1) Actual support may vary by adapter. - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of... and PCIe x4/x2 (Note 2) SSD support) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 * Refer to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution ...
... Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) CPU: - 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel (Note 1) Actual support may vary by adapter. - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of... and PCIe x4/x2 (Note 2) SSD support) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 * Refer to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution ...
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... Monitor BIOS Unique Features 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x RGB LED strip header 1 x USB...
... Monitor BIOS Unique Features 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x RGB LED strip header 1 x USB...
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... Software Operating System - Smart Backup - 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. USB Blocker - V-Tuner Support for Q-Flash Support...bit Support for support lists of apps. Smart TimeLock - RGB Fusion - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. System Information Viewer - Form Factor ...
... Software Operating System - Smart Backup - 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. USB Blocker - V-Tuner Support for Q-Flash Support...bit Support for support lists of apps. Smart TimeLock - RGB Fusion - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. System Information Viewer - Form Factor ...
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...of the Socket AM4 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM4 CPU 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory ...incorrectly. •• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power...
...of the Socket AM4 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM4 CPU 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory ...incorrectly. •• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power...
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... use this port. Connect a monitor that memory of 1920x1200@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). DS/SS Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that you install them in the DDR4_1 and DDR4_2 sockets. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an...
... use this port. Connect a monitor that memory of 1920x1200@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). DS/SS Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that you install them in the DDR4_1 and DDR4_2 sockets. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an...
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The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. To meet expansion requirements, it is used (500W or greater). ...
The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. To meet expansion requirements, it is used (500W or greater). ...
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...header can be installed inside the chassis. Before installing the devices, be sure to connect it is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the digital LED strip header. When connecting a fan cable, be connected to the instructions ...on in damage to the CPU or the system may result in Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals." For optimum heat dissipation, it in the correct orientation (the black connector...
...header can be installed inside the chassis. Before installing the devices, be sure to connect it is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the digital LED strip header. When connecting a fan cable, be connected to the instructions ...on in damage to the CPU or the system may result in Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals." For optimum heat dissipation, it in the correct orientation (the black connector...
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... 10. Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for details. Refer to be installed and then screw the nut first. CPU Type of M.2 SSD Ryzen™ processor M.2 PCIe SSD a M.2 SATA SSD a 7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ processor r a a: Available, r: Not available - 15 - Step 1: Use a screw driver to...
... 10. Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for details. Refer to be installed and then screw the nut first. CPU Type of M.2 SSD Ryzen™ processor M.2 PCIe SSD a M.2 SATA SSD a 7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ processor r a a: Available, r: Not available - 15 - Step 1: Use a screw driver to...
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...on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Core Performance Boost Allows you to determine whether to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Auto) && Core Performance Boost Ratio (Note) Allows you alter the ratio for the CPB. The adjustable range ... (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to alter the clock ratio for advanced users only and we recommend you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 23 - If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) `` Advanced Frequency...
...on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Core Performance Boost Allows you to determine whether to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Auto) && Core Performance Boost Ratio (Note) Allows you alter the ratio for the CPB. The adjustable range ... (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to alter the clock ratio for advanced users only and we recommend you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 23 - If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) `` Advanced Frequency...
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...C1. (Default: Enabled) && Global C-state Control (Note 1) Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. The C6 state is the memory frequency that support multi-... Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Downcore Control (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C states. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && C6 Mode (Note 1) Allows you...
...C1. (Default: Enabled) && Global C-state Control (Note 1) Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. The C6 state is the memory frequency that support multi-... Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Downcore Control (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C states. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && C6 Mode (Note 1) Allows you...
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... Advanced Manual. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set to Disabled, the value is displayed according to your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VDDP/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/VCORE SOC Displays the current system voltages. `` Miscellaneous Settings (Note) This item is ...memory to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving (Note) Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. If this occurs, please reset...
... Advanced Manual. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set to Disabled, the value is displayed according to your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VDDP/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/VCORE SOC Displays the current system voltages. `` Miscellaneous Settings (Note) This item is ...memory to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving (Note) Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. If this occurs, please reset...
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... to enhance some 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 determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan...
... to enhance some 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 determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan...
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.... On Enables this function. (Default) Off Disables this function. && RGB Fusion (LED strip) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 31 - 2-6 Peripherals && AMD CPU fTPM Enables or disables the TPM 2.0 function integrated in the AMD CPU. (Default: Disabled) && Initial Display Output (Note) Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the...
.... On Enables this function. (Default) Off Disables this function. && RGB Fusion (LED strip) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 31 - 2-6 Peripherals && AMD CPU fTPM Enables or disables the TPM 2.0 function integrated in the AMD CPU. (Default: Disabled) && Initial Display Output (Note) Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the...
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... onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is installed. && HD Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you install a CPU that supports this item to Disabled. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to install a 3rd party add-in above 4 GB address...
... onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is installed. && HD Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you install a CPU that supports this item to Disabled. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to install a 3rd party add-in above 4 GB address...
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... the graphics card being installed. (Default) Disabled Disables the onboard graphics. && UMA Frame Buffer Size (Note) Frame buffer size is present only when you install a CPU that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. The information appears only when an M.2 SATA device is installed. && Chipset SATA Port 0/1/2/3 (SATA3 0, 1, 2, 3 Connectors) Displays the...
... the graphics card being installed. (Default) Disabled Disables the onboard graphics. && UMA Frame Buffer Size (Note) Frame buffer size is present only when you install a CPU that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. The information appears only when an M.2 SATA device is installed. && Chipset SATA Port 0/1/2/3 (SATA3 0, 1, 2, 3 Connectors) Displays the...