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All rights reserved. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual...Information in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. 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...
All rights reserved. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual...Information in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. 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...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-E350N-USB3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-E350N-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the Memory 13 1-4 Installing an Expansion Card 14 1-5 Back Panel Connectors 15 1-6 Internal Connectors 19 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 27 2-1 Startup Screen 28 2-2 The Main Menu 29 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 31 2-4 Standard...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-E350N-USB3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-E350N-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the Memory 13 1-4 Installing an Expansion Card 14 1-5 Back Panel Connectors 15 1-6 Internal Connectors 19 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 27 2-1 Startup Screen 28 2-2 The Main Menu 29 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 31 2-4 Standard...
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... 50 3-4 Contact...51 3-5 System...51 3-6 Download Center 52 3-7 New Utilities...52 Chapter 4 Unique Features 53 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 53 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 56 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 56 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 59 4-3 EasyTune 6...60 4-4 Q-Share...61 4-5 SMART Recovery 62 4-6 Auto Green...63 Chapter 5 Appendix...65 5-1 Configuring Audio Input...
... 50 3-4 Contact...51 3-5 System...51 3-6 Download Center 52 3-7 New Utilities...52 Chapter 4 Unique Features 53 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 53 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 56 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 56 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 59 4-3 EasyTune 6...60 4-4 Q-Share...61 4-5 SMART Recovery 62 4-6 Auto Green...63 Chapter 5 Appendix...65 5-1 Configuring Audio Input...
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GA-E350N-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express Bus x4 D-Sub PCIe CLK (100 MHz) DVI-D HDMI 1 PCI Express x4 AMD E-350 APU UMI PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN 2 USB 3.0/2.0 RJ45 Realtek Renesas RTL8111E D720200 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus AMD Hudson-M1 FCH CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066 MHz DDR3 4 SATA 6Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 Dual BIOS LPC Bus iTE IT8720 PS/2 KB/Mouse CODEC Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF Out - 8 -
GA-E350N-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express Bus x4 D-Sub PCIe CLK (100 MHz) DVI-D HDMI 1 PCI Express x4 AMD E-350 APU UMI PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN 2 USB 3.0/2.0 RJ45 Realtek Renesas RTL8111E D720200 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus AMD Hudson-M1 FCH CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066 MHz DDR3 4 SATA 6Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 Dual BIOS LPC Bus iTE IT8720 PS/2 KB/Mouse CODEC Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF Out - 8 -
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Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header ... detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection 2 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header ... detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection 2 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
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...; Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available ...
...; Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available ...
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... slot that came with your computer. Hardware Installation - 14 - Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: ...inserted into the PCI Express slot. 1-4 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your card. PCI Express x16 Slot Follow the...
... slot that came with your computer. Hardware Installation - 14 - Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: ...inserted into the PCI Express slot. 1-4 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your card. PCI Express x16 Slot Follow the...
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See the following screenshot for reference.) Then go to BIOS Setup and set Onboard VGA output connect under Advanced BIOS Features to D-SUB/HDMI. •• Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require the ...
See the following screenshot for reference.) Then go to BIOS Setup and set Onboard VGA output connect under Advanced BIOS Features to D-SUB/HDMI. •• Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require the ...
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...your desktop and select Catalyst Control Center. A. The table below . •• Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 memory modules •• BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of the Catalyst Control Center UI, select Preferences and select Advanced View. Step 2: Go to set the screen resolution. ...Blu-ray Discs: In order to get better playback quality, when playing the HD DVD or Blu-ray discs, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. Configuring Screen Resolution After installing the chipset driver, if your monitor, refer to the...
...your desktop and select Catalyst Control Center. A. The table below . •• Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 memory modules •• BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of the Catalyst Control Center UI, select Preferences and select Advanced View. Step 2: Go to set the screen resolution. ...Blu-ray Discs: In order to get better playback quality, when playing the HD DVD or Blu-ray discs, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. Configuring Screen Resolution After installing the chipset driver, if your monitor, refer to the...
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... be used to connect a system power LED on when the system is operating. The LED is on the chassis to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off . System Status LED S0 On S3/S4/S5 Off 7) BAT (Battery) The...
... be used to connect a system power LED on when the system is operating. The LED is on the chassis to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off . System Status LED S0 On S3/S4/S5 Off 7) BAT (Battery) The...
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... the computer freezes and fails to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to this header, make sure the wire assignments and...
... the computer freezes and fails to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to this header, make sure the wire assignments and...
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...clearing the CMOS values. •• After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. Hardware ...Installation - 26 - 13) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to...
...clearing the CMOS values. •• After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. Hardware ...Installation - 26 - 13) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to...
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...that you do it is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS... values.) - 27 - To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and ...
...that you do it is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS... values.) - 27 - To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and ...
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... the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. GA-E350N-USB3 D20 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/29/2010-Zacate-...Hudson-7A66EG01C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot...
... the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. GA-E350N-USB3 D20 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/29/2010-Zacate-...Hudson-7A66EG01C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot...
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... are for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. •...Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the...
... are for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. •...Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the...
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...to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the power-saving functions. PC Health Status Use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and... the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals...
...to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the power-saving functions. PC Health Status Use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and... the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals...
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... buffer size is for advanced users only and we recommend you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings. BIOS Setup Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in system's failure to boot. This page is the total amount of these components. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS...
... buffer size is for advanced users only and we recommend you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings. BIOS Setup Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in system's failure to boot. This page is the total amount of these components. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS...
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.... This item is configurable only when CPU Host Clock Control is set to 2000 MHz. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to manually set the CPU host clock. BIOS Setup - 32 - CPU Host Clock Allows you to X4.00. The adjustable range is from 100...
.... This item is configurable only when CPU Host Clock Control is set to 2000 MHz. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to manually set the CPU host clock. BIOS Setup - 32 - CPU Host Clock Allows you to X4.00. The adjustable range is from 100...
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... DIMM2 Options are : Auto (default), 5T~14T. Auto 10T Auto 5T Auto 33T Auto 4T Auto -- TwTr Command Delay Options are : Auto (default), 5T~14T. BIOS Setup CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), 4T~8T. Minimum RAS Active Time Options are : Auto (default), 20T~49T. Row Cycle Time Options are : Auto...
... DIMM2 Options are : Auto (default), 5T~14T. Auto 10T Auto 5T Auto 33T Auto 4T Auto -- TwTr Command Delay Options are : Auto (default), 5T~14T. BIOS Setup CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), 4T~8T. Minimum RAS Active Time Options are : Auto (default), 20T~49T. Row Cycle Time Options are : Auto...
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... Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to set the PCIe PLL voltage. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. (Default) 1.100V ~ 1.600V The adjustable range is from 1.100V to 1.600V. BIOS Setup - 34 - Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) DDR3 Voltage...
... Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to set the PCIe PLL voltage. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. (Default) 1.100V ~ 1.600V The adjustable range is from 1.100V to 1.600V. BIOS Setup - 34 - Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) DDR3 Voltage...