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Unique Features BIOS Update Utilities...2 1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 2 1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 5 1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus...6 APP Center...7 2-1 3D OSD...8 2-2 AutoGreen...9 2-3 Cloud Station...10 2-4 EasyTune...15 2-5 Fast Boot...16 2-6 Game Boost...17 2-7 Platform Power Management 18 2-8 RGB ...
Unique Features BIOS Update Utilities...2 1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 2 1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 5 1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus...6 APP Center...7 2-1 3D OSD...8 2-2 AutoGreen...9 2-3 Cloud Station...10 2-4 EasyTune...15 2-5 Fast Boot...16 2-6 Game Boost...17 2-7 Platform Power Management 18 2-8 RGB ...
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... the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use the key during system boot, Q-Flash Plus will take over on the main BIOS. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the system... BIOS while in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you can access Q-Flash by either pressing the key during the POST or...
... the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use the key during system boot, Q-Flash Plus will take over on the main BIOS. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the system... BIOS while in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you can access Q-Flash by either pressing the key during the POST or...
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.../16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is saved. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows you have saved the BIOS file to execute. Step 1: 1. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 -...use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash B. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Select the BIOS update file. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to...
.../16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is saved. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows you have saved the BIOS file to execute. Step 1: 1. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 -...use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash B. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Select the BIOS update file. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to...
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... 3: The system will then display the update process. •• Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. •• Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is complete after... a BIOS update, so we recommend that the BIOS file is complete. Select Load Optimized Defaults on the Save & Exit screen and press to load BIOS defaults. The screen will restart after the update process is being read from your...
... 3: The system will then display the update process. •• Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. •• Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is complete after... a BIOS update, so we recommend that the BIOS file is complete. Select Load Optimized Defaults on the Save & Exit screen and press to load BIOS defaults. The screen will restart after the update process is being read from your...
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...-up logo. Click Backup current image to complete. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in Face-Wizard and you save the current BIOS file. 4. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. After Updating...
...-up logo. Click Backup current image to complete. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in Face-Wizard and you save the current BIOS file. 4. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. After Updating...
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... on the back panel. After completion, the system will reboot again and boot from the main BIOS for 2-3 minutes and the FBIOS_LED will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. 1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus A. Before You Begin 1. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your motherboard model. 2. Using Q-Flash Plus If both the main and backup...
... on the back panel. After completion, the system will reboot again and boot from the main BIOS for 2-3 minutes and the FBIOS_LED will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. 1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus A. Before You Begin 1. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your motherboard model. 2. Using Q-Flash Plus If both the main and backup...
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...- Restart your system, check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. Figure 1 If the App Center is complete. On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to install GIGABYTE App Center and the selected apps. Figure 2 (Note) Available applications in the notification ...after the installation is closed, you can select an app to run or click LiveUpdate to update an app online. APP Center GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of each application may differ by clicking Launch App Center on the Start menu ...
...- Restart your system, check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. Figure 1 If the App Center is complete. On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to install GIGABYTE App Center and the selected apps. Figure 2 (Note) Available applications in the notification ...after the installation is closed, you can select an app to run or click LiveUpdate to update an app online. APP Center GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of each application may differ by clicking Launch App Center on the Start menu ...
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... Now button, the system will take effect on next boot. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is the same as the Fast Boot option (Note) in the operating system. It allows you to enable or disable the ...;• Next Boot After AC Power Loss: This option is the same as the Next Boot After AC Power Loss option (Note) in BIOS Setup. 2-5 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in...
... Now button, the system will take effect on next boot. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is the same as the Fast Boot option (Note) in the operating system. It allows you to enable or disable the ...;• Next Boot After AC Power Loss: This option is the same as the Next Boot After AC Power Loss option (Note) in BIOS Setup. 2-5 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in...
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... Chipset side of the DMI link. (Note) PEG ASPM, PCH ASPM, DMI ASPM Control are configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to the BIOS.
... Chipset side of the DMI link. (Note) PEG ASPM, PCH ASPM, DMI ASPM Control are configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to the BIOS.
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... the system time being changed by other users. - 21 - An alert will shutdown right away. (Note) You can set the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to turn off the computer or only close the alert. The Smart TimeLock Interface Using Smart TimeLock Click the lock icon on the... . (Note) Set the time when a user can enter the password to extend the usage time or click Cancel to the default shutdown time. 2-9 Smart TimeLock GIGABYTE Smart TimeLock allows you can or cannot use your computer for weekdays and weekends. When the alert appears, you to exit.
... the system time being changed by other users. - 21 - An alert will shutdown right away. (Note) You can set the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to turn off the computer or only close the alert. The Smart TimeLock Interface Using Smart TimeLock Click the lock icon on the... . (Note) Set the time when a user can enter the password to extend the usage time or click Cancel to the default shutdown time. 2-9 Smart TimeLock GIGABYTE Smart TimeLock allows you can or cannot use your computer for weekdays and weekends. When the alert appears, you to exit.
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2-13 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed, and set temperature/fan speed alarm. Using the Smart Fan option you ... speed in the operating system. The System Alerts tab allows you can also display the hardware monitor information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version. Please note, the recording will run at any time. The fans will stop if you to record changes in relation to the last saved...
2-13 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed, and set temperature/fan speed alarm. Using the Smart Fan option you ... speed in the operating system. The System Alerts tab allows you can also display the hardware monitor information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version. Please note, the recording will run at any time. The fans will stop if you to record changes in relation to the last saved...
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... output voltage. • Voltage Compensation +0.3V: Adds 0.3V to the original output voltage. (Note) Connectors available may vary by motherboard. - 28 - 2-15 USB DAC-UP 2 GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP 2 allows you to increase the output voltage of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the right of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector you want... output voltage. • Disable USB bus power: Disables the power of the USB connectors. After the system restarts, the settings will be synchronized with the BIOS settings.
... output voltage. • Voltage Compensation +0.3V: Adds 0.3V to the original output voltage. (Note) Connectors available may vary by motherboard. - 28 - 2-15 USB DAC-UP 2 GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP 2 allows you to increase the output voltage of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the right of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector you want... output voltage. • Disable USB bus power: Disables the power of the USB connectors. After the system restarts, the settings will be synchronized with the BIOS settings.
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...Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved. No part of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the...and features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. Example: Motherboard B360M D3H B360M D3H GSM Motherboard B360M D3H B360M D3H GSM Feb. 9, 2018 Feb. 9, 2018 Copyright © 2018 GIGA...
...Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved. No part of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the...and features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. Example: Motherboard B360M D3H B360M D3H GSM Motherboard B360M D3H B360M D3H GSM Feb. 9, 2018 Feb. 9, 2018 Copyright © 2018 GIGA...
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Table of Contents B360M D3H/B360M D3H GSM 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 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 22 2-3 M.I.T...23 2-4 System...29 2-5 BIOS...30 2-6 Peripherals...33 2-7 Chipset...36 2-8 Power...37...
Table of Contents B360M D3H/B360M D3H GSM 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 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 22 2-3 M.I.T...23 2-4 System...29 2-5 BIOS...30 2-6 Peripherals...33 2-7 Chipset...36 2-8 Power...37...
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...; Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. EasyTune - System Information Viewer - Please visit the ...2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 23.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. - 8 - B360M D3H B360M D3H GSM Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support...
...; Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. EasyTune - System Information Viewer - Please visit the ...2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 23.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. - 8 - B360M D3H B360M D3H GSM Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support...
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... will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS Due to prevent hardware damage. - 10 -
... will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS Due to prevent hardware damage. - 10 -
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... outlet to prevent damage to Pin 1 (12V) of the digital LED strip header. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on in Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals." For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the CPU or the system may lead to connect a standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V...
... outlet to prevent damage to Pin 1 (12V) of the digital LED strip header. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on in Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals." For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the CPU or the system may lead to connect a standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V...
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... 5 connector. Definition 1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND _F 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration," for the M.2 and SATA Connectors: 3 Due to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Installation Notices for _ 0 moFre information...
... 5 connector. Definition 1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND _F 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration," for the M.2 and SATA Connectors: 3 Due to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Installation Notices for _ 0 moFre information...
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... front panel audio module that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis front panel. Incorrect connection between...
... front panel audio module that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis front panel. Incorrect connection between...
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... face up). •• Used batteries must be lost. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with local environmental regulations. - 20 - You may be handled...4. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off . 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Damage to your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Turn ...
... face up). •• Used batteries must be lost. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with local environmental regulations. - 20 - You may be handled...4. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off . 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Damage to your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Turn ...