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Motherboard GA-AB350-Gaming 3 Motherboard GA-AB350-Gaming 3 Feb. 6, 2017 Feb. 6, 2017 Copyright © 2017 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice.
Table of Contents GA-AB350-Gaming 3 Motherboard Layout......................................................................4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation......................................................................................5 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-6 1-7 Installation Precautions..................................................................................... 5 Product Specifications.......................................................................................
GA-AB350-Gaming 3 Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN ATX_12V KB_MS_USB3 CPU_OPT DVI HDMI Socket AM4 SYS_FAN2 USB_DAC ATX R_USB31 80 60 42 CODEC ASATA 0 1 DDR4_1 AMD B350 BAT SATA3 23 110 GA-AB350-Gaming 3 PCIEX16 M2F_32G Realtek® GbE LAN M_BIOS B_BIOS DDR4_3 PCIEX1_1 DDR4_2 SYS_FAN1 LED_C1 AUDIO DDR4_4 USB30_LAN PCIEX4 iTE® Super I/O PCIEX1_2 SATA3 1 0 PCIEX1_3 SYS_FAN3_PUMP CLR_CMOS CPU DRAM VGA BOOT SPDIF_O F_AUDIO Box Contents 55 55 55 55 LED_C2 TPM GA-AB350-Gaming 3 mother
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 electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer.
1-2 Product Specifications CPU AM4 Socket: - AMD Ryzen™ processor - AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.
USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors Chipset: - 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel - 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (available through the internal USB header) - 5 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (1 port 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 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M.
BIOS Unique Features 2 x 128 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
1-3 Installing the CPU 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 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. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly.
Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table Two Modules DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1 -- DS/SS -- DS/SS DS/SS -- DS/SS -- Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DS/SS Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is installed. 2.
USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. You can connect a USB DAC to this port or use this port for USB devices. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
1-7 Internal Connectors 1 3 5 4 2 19 4 7 9 13 8 8 14 12 10 20 17 16 6 15 11 18 1) ATX_12V 11) F_PANEL 2) ATX 12) F_AUDIO 3) CPU_FAN 13) BAT 4) SYS_FAN1/2 14) CLR_CMOS 5) CPU_OPT 15) F_USB30 6) SYS_FAN3_PUMP 16) F_USB1/F_USB2 7) ASATA3 0/1 17) TPM 8) SATA3 0/1/2/3 18) CPU/VGA/DRAM/BOOT 9) M2F_32G 19) LED_C1 10) SPDIF_O 20) LED_C2 Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: •• First make sure your devices are compliant with the connect
1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.
5) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Pin No.
_0 F 9) M2F_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector) The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs and supports SATA RAID configuration through the AMD Chipset. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID array. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 110 80 60 42 Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Step 1: Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard.
10) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards.
12) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it. 9 1 10 2 For HD Front Panel Audio: Pin No.
_B _ 3 _ _ 14) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds. 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 1 1 2 3 S 1 B SS 1 1 2 3 Short: Clear CMOS Values _ Open: Normal U F_ _S S F S •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values.
B SS B_ 1 20 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 LCLK GND LFRAME No Pin LRESET NC LAD3 S LAD2 VCC3 LAD1 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 _S Definition LAD0 GND S NC NC SB3V SERIRQ 1 2 3 GND NC NC NC 1 2 3 Pin No. 1 2 3 1 Definition 1 2 3 19 Pin No. 1 _ You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header.
S _ _S _0 20) LED_C2 (RGB (RGBW) LED Strip Extension Cable Header) The header can be used to connect a standard 5050 RGB (RGBW) LED strip (12V/G/R/B/W), with maximum power rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m. _ 1 Black wire 1 12V 12V of the LED strip Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 Definition 12V G R B W Connect one end of the RGB (RGBW) LED strip extension cable to the header and the other end to your RGB (RGBW) LED strip.
2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: T1c) Function Keys There are two different BIOS modes as follows and you can use the key to switch between the two modes. The Classic Setup mode provides detailed BIOS settings. You can press the arrow keys on your keyboard to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use your mouse to select the item you want.
`` Advanced Frequency Settings && Host Clock Value Displays the current operating Host Clock frequency. Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. && CPU Clock Ratio && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. `` Advanced CPU Core Settings && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu.
&& Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. (Note) Profile2 Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data.
&& Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". 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.
2-3 System This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS. Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date, and year. Use to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to set the desired value.
2-4 BIOS && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. To boot from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string.
&& SATA Support All Sata Devices ll SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. A (Default) Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. 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.
&& Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select whether to enable 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 CSM Support is set to Enabled.
2-5 Peripherals && AMD CPU fTPM Enables or disables the TPM 2.0 function integrated in the AMD CPU. (Default: Enabled) && LED_C Connect Enables or disables the lights of the RGB (RGBW) LED strip connected to the LED_C2 header on the motherboard. (Default: Enabled) && RGB Fusion Allows you to set the LED lighting mode for the motherboard. Off Disables this function. Pulse Mode All LEDs simultaneously fade in and fade out.
&& USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. && DAC-UP 2 Rear USB 2.0 (Output Voltage of USB 2.0 Port on the Back Panel) Allows you to increase the output voltage of the USB 2.0 port on the back panel to strengthen the stability of your USB device(s). Normal Keeps the original output voltage. (Default) Disable USB bus power Disables the power of the USB connectors.
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 will automatically enable or disable the onboard graphics depending on the graphics card being installed. (Default) Disabled Disables the onboard graphics. && UMA Frame Buffer Size (Note) Frame buffer size is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller.
2-7 Power && AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) && Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event.
&& Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system. If the power button is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend mode. && Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time.
2-8 Save & Exit && Save & Exit Setup Press on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on this item and select Yes. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
Chapter 3 Appendix 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Number of ≥2 Hard Drives Array Capacity Number of hard drives * Size of the smallest drive Fault Tolerance No RAID 1 2 Size of the smallest drive Yes RAID 10 4 (Number of hard drives/2) * Size of the smallest drive Yes Before you begin, please prepare the following items: •• At least two SATA hard drives or M.
4. On the Select Physical Disks screen, select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array and set them to Enabled. Next, use the down arrow key to move to Apply Changes and press . Then return to the previous screen and set the Array Size, Array Size Unit, Read Cache Policy and Write Cache Policy. 5. After setting the capacity, move to Create Array and press to begin. 6. After completing, you'll be brought back to the Array Management screen.
3-2 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 10 as the example operating system.) •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. Click on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on the top-right corner of the screen and select "Run Run.exe." (Or go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.
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