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...GA-AX370-Gaming Mar. 17, 2017 Mar. 17, 2017 Copyright © 2017 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Example: All rights reserved. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of the product, read the User's Manual. 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 technical information. No ...
...GA-AX370-Gaming Mar. 17, 2017 Mar. 17, 2017 Copyright © 2017 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Example: All rights reserved. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of the product, read the User's Manual. 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 technical information. No ...
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Table of Contents GA-AX370-Gaming 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...25 2-4 BIOS...26 2-5 Peripherals...29 2-6 Chipset...31 2-7 Power...32 2-8 Save & Exit...34 Chapter 3 Appendix...
Table of Contents GA-AX370-Gaming 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...25 2-4 BIOS...26 2-5 Peripherals...29 2-6 Chipset...31 2-7 Power...32 2-8 Save & Exit...34 Chapter 3 Appendix...
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USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller: - 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel Chipset: - 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ... fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. 2 x 128 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS ™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM...
USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller: - 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel Chipset: - 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ... fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. 2 x 128 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS ™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM...
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... - Smart TimeLock - Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 23.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of each application may vary by motherboard model. Game Boost - Smart Backup - ON/OFF Charge - BIOS Setup - Color Tempertaure - USB Blocker - Ambient LED - EasyTune - Unique Features ...
... - Smart TimeLock - Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 23.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of each application may vary by motherboard model. Game Boost - Smart Backup - ON/OFF Charge - BIOS Setup - Color Tempertaure - USB Blocker - Ambient LED - EasyTune - Unique Features ...
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...details on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that memory of the CPU. A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from ...in accordance with the CPU specifications. The four memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may...
...details on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that memory of the CPU. A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from ...in accordance with the CPU specifications. The four memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may...
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... Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "M.I.T.," for instructions on this motherboard are 4-pin. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are compatible with fan speed control design. Each SATA...
... Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "M.I.T.," for instructions on this motherboard are 4-pin. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are compatible with fan speed control design. Each SATA...
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... beep will be heard if no problem is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for your chassis front panel module to this header according to the speaker on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to...
... beep will be heard if no problem is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for your chassis front panel module to this header according to the speaker on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to...
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... in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal objBecSt liSke a sScrewdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with local environmental regulations. Replace the battery. 4. 13) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to this header...
... in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal objBecSt liSke a sScrewdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with local environmental regulations. Replace the battery. 4. 13) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to this header...
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... 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 19 - 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the...
... 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 19 - 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the...
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...to accept or enter a sub-menu. You can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version...to move among the items and press to make adjustments for reference only and may result in system's failure to boot. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the...
...to accept or enter a sub-menu. You can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version...to move among the items and press to make adjustments for reference only and may result in system's failure to boot. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the...
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...by Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to be configurable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory...Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) && Downcore Control (Note 1) Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier ...
...by Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to be configurable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory...Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) && Downcore Control (Note 1) Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier ...
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... to the hardware specification of each channel of the PCI Express slots to the SPD data on the memory timings. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to Manual or Advanced Manual. To clear ... record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your memory specification. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each slot. The...
... to the hardware specification of each channel of the PCI Express slots to the SPD data on the memory timings. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to Manual or Advanced Manual. To clear ... record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your memory specification. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each slot. The...
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...the fan/pump condition or fan/pump connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 24 - When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent... CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan/Pump Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of the selected target area. && Fan Speed Displays current fan/pump speeds. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold for ...
...the fan/pump condition or fan/pump connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 24 - When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent... CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan/Pump Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of the selected target area. && Fan Speed Displays current fan/pump speeds. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold for ...
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... fields and use the or key to set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. is hour, minute, and second. Use to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to set... information on the type of password protection used. (If no password is set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS and manually set , the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all . - 25 - For example, 1 p.m....
... fields and use the or key to set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. is hour, minute, and second. Use to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to set... information on the type of password protection used. (If no password is set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS and manually set , the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all . - 25 - For example, 1 p.m....
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... whether to shorten the OS boot process. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows ...you enter BIOS Setup. To boot from an operating system that support Boot from the available devices. ...
... whether to shorten the OS boot process. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows ...you enter BIOS Setup. To boot from an operating system that support Boot from the available devices. ...
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... or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. This item is configurable only when Windows 10 Features is set to Windows 10 or Windows 10 WHQL. && LAN PXE Boot Option...
... or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. This item is configurable only when Windows 10 Features is set to Windows 10 or Windows 10 WHQL. && LAN PXE Boot Option...
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..., type the password, and then press . You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. Press again when prompted to set to Enabled. && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default..., be sure to confirm. Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to configure an administrator password. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is...
..., type the password, and then press . You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. Press again when prompted to set to Enabled. && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default..., be sure to confirm. Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to configure an administrator password. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is...
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... solely for display. 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 use only this feature. - 31 -
... solely for display. 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 use only this feature. - 31 -
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...to confirm. Press to operate in optimum state. First select the profile you can create up to 8 profiles and save the current BIOS settings to a profile. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to complete. You can use this item and select Yes. Select No or press to return to the...FDD/USB to save the profile to your storage device. && Load Profiles If your storage device or load the profile automatically created by the BIOS, such as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that device. && Save Profiles This function allows you to save as Setup Profile 1~ Setup Profile 8.
...to confirm. Press to operate in optimum state. First select the profile you can create up to 8 profiles and save the current BIOS settings to a profile. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to complete. You can use this item and select Yes. Select No or press to return to the...FDD/USB to save the profile to your storage device. && Load Profiles If your storage device or load the profile automatically created by the BIOS, such as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that device. && Save Profiles This function allows you to save as Setup Profile 1~ Setup Profile 8.
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... B. Under Chipset, ensure Chipset SATA Port Enable is recommended that you will see shall depend on the motherboard. C-1. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set Windows 10 Features to Windows 10 and CSM Support to RAID. On the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility screen, press on ... levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 (the selections available depend on your computer. 2. Refer to the hard drives. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note) •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver...
... B. Under Chipset, ensure Chipset SATA Port Enable is recommended that you will see shall depend on the motherboard. C-1. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set Windows 10 Features to Windows 10 and CSM Support to RAID. On the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility screen, press on ... levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 (the selections available depend on your computer. 2. Refer to the hard drives. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note) •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver...