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... of Contents GA-E350N Motherboard Layout 5 GA-E350N Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the Memory 10 1-4 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-5 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-6 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 22 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 23 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 26 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 27 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 28 2-7 Power Management Setup 30 2-8 PC Health Status 32 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 33 2-10...
... of Contents GA-E350N Motherboard Layout 5 GA-E350N Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the Memory 10 1-4 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-5 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-6 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 22 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 23 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 26 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 27 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 28 2-7 Power Management Setup 30 2-8 PC Health Status 32 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 33 2-10...
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...; Chipset: - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices Chipset: - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x power LED header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper - 7 -
...; Chipset: - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices Chipset: - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x power LED header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper - 7 -
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... voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for the software listed in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Smart Recovery...
... voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for the software listed in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Smart Recovery...
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... used. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is from Windows 7.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to the default playback device. - 7 - Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. Serial Port Use the serial port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. It also supports up to connect...
... used. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is from Windows 7.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to the default playback device. - 7 - Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. Serial Port Use the serial port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. It also supports up to connect...
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... sure to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 11 77 7 71 1 SATA2 0 1 2 3 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT - 7 - CPU_FAN: Pin No. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to connect it is the ground wire). When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis.
... sure to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 11 77 7 71 1 SATA2 0 1 2 3 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT - 7 - CPU_FAN: Pin No. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to connect it is the ground wire). When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis.
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... CMOS values (e.g. 13) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 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...
... CMOS values (e.g. 13) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 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...
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..., Award Software, Inc. A. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-E350N D5a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/31/2012-Zacate-Hudson-7A66EG04C-00 - 21 - When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user...
..., Award Software, Inc. A. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-E350N D5a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/31/2012-Zacate-Hudson-7A66EG04C-00 - 21 - When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user...
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... install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to Manual. (Note) This item is the total amount of these components. If this feature. - 23 - Options are: Auto (default), 256MB, 512MB, 1024MB. && VGA Core Clock control Allows you to determine whether to manually set to default values.) && IGX Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software IGX Configuration UMA Frame Buffer Size VGA Core Clock control x VGA Core Clock(MHz) [Auto] [Auto] 492 Item Help Menu Level Move Enter...
... install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to Manual. (Note) This item is the total amount of these components. If this feature. - 23 - Options are: Auto (default), 256MB, 512MB, 1024MB. && VGA Core Clock control Allows you to determine whether to manually set to default values.) && IGX Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software IGX Configuration UMA Frame Buffer Size VGA Core Clock control x VGA Core Clock(MHz) [Auto] [Auto] 492 Item Help Menu Level Move Enter...
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... Clock Control is set the memory clock as required. Options are: X5.33, X6.66. && DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software DRAM Configuration DDR3 Timing Items x 1T/2T Command Timing x CAS# latency x RAS to CAS R/W Delay x Row Precharge Time x Minimum RAS Active Time x TwTr Command Delay x Trfc0 for DIMM1 x Trfc1 for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Auto) && CPU...
... Clock Control is set the memory clock as required. Options are: X5.33, X6.66. && DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software DRAM Configuration DDR3 Timing Items x 1T/2T Command Timing x CAS# latency x RAS to CAS R/W Delay x Row Precharge Time x Minimum RAS Active Time x TwTr Command Delay x Trfc0 for DIMM1 x Trfc1 for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Auto) && CPU...
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.... (Default: Enabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control Determines whether to the memory or reduce the useful life of the memory. && Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU. - 25 - Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to manually set memory voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) && DIMM Voltage Allows you to set the system voltages. && Row Precharge Time Options are: Auto (default), 5T~14T. && Minimum RAS Active Time Options are: Auto (default), 15T...
.... (Default: Enabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control Determines whether to the memory or reduce the useful life of the memory. && Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU. - 25 - Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to manually set memory voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) && DIMM Voltage Allows you to set the system voltages. && Row Precharge Time Options are: Auto (default), 5T~14T. && Minimum RAS Active Time Options are: Auto (default), 15T...
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... Keyboard". (Default) && Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by using one of the two methods below: •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. If you to None so the system will stop for faster system startup. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. The following fields display your STA devices by the BIOS POST. - 26 - 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software...
... Keyboard". (Default) && Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by using one of the two methods below: •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. If you to None so the system will stop for faster system startup. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. The following fields display your STA devices by the BIOS POST. - 26 - 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software...
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...the CPU enter C1 mode in independent partitions. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this setting depending on the list. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features `` IGX Configuration AMD C6 Support Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control C-state Pmin `` Hard Disk Boot Priority EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First...
...the CPU enter C1 mode in independent partitions. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this setting depending on the list. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features `` IGX Configuration AMD C6 Support Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control C-state Pmin `` Hard Disk Boot Priority EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First...
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...card or the onboard graphics. PCI Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCI Slot as the first display. (Default) Onboard Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port as ESP Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM `` SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use...
...card or the onboard graphics. PCI Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCI Slot as the first display. (Default) Onboard Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port as ESP Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM `` SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use...
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... to the fault or short. - 29 - Enabled Native IDE mode if you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the integrated SATA controller. Native IDE Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Native IDE mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is set this item to Disabled. && Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) && SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port.....
... to the fault or short. - 29 - Enabled Native IDE mode if you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the integrated SATA controller. Native IDE Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Native IDE mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is set this item to Disabled. && Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) && SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port.....
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.... Options are : Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. && Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT) and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are : 3 (default), 1. 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from S3 Modem Ring Resume PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password...
.... Options are : Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. && Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT) and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are : 3 (default), 1. 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from S3 Modem Ring Resume PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password...
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... Wake Up Allows the system to RAM) sleep state (default). If the power button is pressed for 4 seconds to turn on this item. && ACPI Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to be awakened from a PCI or PCIe device. Note: To cancel the password, press on this item and set to turn on the Windows 98 keyboard...
... Wake Up Allows the system to RAM) sleep state (default). If the power button is pressed for 4 seconds to turn on this item. && ACPI Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to be awakened from a PCI or PCIe device. Note: To cancel the password, press on this item and set to turn on the Windows 98 keyboard...
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... wake up, power on by mouse, power on by Alarm Determines whether to power on LAN. 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software PC Health Status Hardware Thermal Control Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR15V +12V VCC3 Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature System Smart FAN Control [Enabled] [Disabled] No 1.392V 1.488V 12.168V 3.400V 37oC 37oC 1264 RPM 0 RPM [Disabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu...
... wake up, power on by mouse, power on by Alarm Determines whether to power on LAN. 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software PC Health Status Hardware Thermal Control Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR15V +12V VCC3 Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature System Smart FAN Control [Enabled] [Disabled] No 1.392V 1.488V 12.168V 3.400V 37oC 37oC 1264 RPM 0 RPM [Disabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu...
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... voltages. && Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current System/CPU temperature. && Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system fan speed. && CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for the motherboard. 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software `` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) `` Standard CMOS Features `` Advanced BIOS Features `` Integrated Peripherals `` Power Management Setup `` PnP/PCI Configurations `` PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User...
... voltages. && Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current System/CPU temperature. && Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system fan speed. && CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for the motherboard. 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software `` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) `` Standard CMOS Features `` Advanced BIOS Features `` Integrated Peripherals `` Power Management Setup `` PnP/PCI Configurations `` PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User...
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... Power Management Setup `` PnP/PCI Configurations Enter Password: `` PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change/Set/Disable Password F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on the password item and when requested for entering BIOS Setup and making BIOS changes. 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software `` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) `` Standard CMOS...
... Power Management Setup `` PnP/PCI Configurations Enter Password: `` PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change/Set/Disable Password F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on the password item and when requested for entering BIOS Setup and making BIOS changes. 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software `` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) `` Standard CMOS...
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... key. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. Press or to return to install. - 35 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-13 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software `` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) `` Standard CMOS Features `` Advanced BIOS Features `` Integrated Peripherals `` Power Management Setup `` PnP/PCI Configurations `` PC Health Status Load...
... key. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. Press or to return to install. - 35 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-13 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software `` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) `` Standard CMOS Features `` Advanced BIOS Features `` Integrated Peripherals `` Power Management Setup `` PnP/PCI Configurations `` PC Health Status Load...