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... access Q-Flash. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. What is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST or click the Q-Flash icon (or press the key) in system malfunction. - 2 - Restart the system. However, if the BIOS update file is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you to update the BIOS without having to a specific USB port. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash...
... access Q-Flash. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. What is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST or click the Q-Flash icon (or press the key) in system malfunction. - 2 - Restart the system. However, if the BIOS update file is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you to update the BIOS without having to a specific USB port. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash...
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... supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is saved. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to a USB flash drive. Step 1: 1. 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 access Q-Flash. 2. 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 an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard...
... supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is saved. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to a USB flash drive. Step 1: 1. 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 access Q-Flash. 2. 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 an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard...
RAID Setup Guide
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... Disk Details View Array Details Rescan All Channels Controller Options Continue to configure a RAID array. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to Enabled. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to Boot Main Menu License Level: 10 Available Keys =Choose, =Back =Select Menu Item Available Keys Figure 10 - 8 - Press + to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. AMD-RAID Controller BIOS (8.1.0-00046) (c) 2012-2017 Advanced Micro Devices...
... Disk Details View Array Details Rescan All Channels Controller Options Continue to configure a RAID array. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to Enabled. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to Boot Main Menu License Level: 10 Available Keys =Choose, =Back =Select Menu Item Available Keys Figure 10 - 8 - Press + to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. AMD-RAID Controller BIOS (8.1.0-00046) (c) 2012-2017 Advanced Micro Devices...
RAID Setup Guide
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... 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the location of the driver is installed, we recommend that you provide additional RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. Finally, continue the OS installation. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to install the operating system. 1-2 Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you...
... 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the location of the driver is installed, we recommend that you provide additional RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. Finally, continue the OS installation. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to install the operating system. 1-2 Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you...
User Manual
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Table of Contents B450M DS3H 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 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 20 2-3 M.I.T...21 2-4 System...25 2-5 BIOS...26 2-6 Peripherals...29 2-7 Chipset...31 2-8 Power...33 2-9 Save & Exit...35 Chapter 3 Appendix...36 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 36 3-2 Drivers Installation 38 Regulatory Statements 39 ...
Table of Contents B450M DS3H 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 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 20 2-3 M.I.T...21 2-4 System...25 2-5 BIOS...26 2-6 Peripherals...29 2-7 Chipset...31 2-8 Power...33 2-9 Save & Exit...35 Chapter 3 Appendix...36 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 36 3-2 Drivers Installation 38 Regulatory Statements 39 ...
User Manual
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... one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (The PCIEX4 and PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10...
... one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (The PCIEX4 and PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10...
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... Monitor BIOS ŠŠ Chipset: - 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) ŠŠ CPU: - 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 1 x system fan header ŠŠ 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector ŠŠ 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x front panel header ŠŠ 1 x front panel audio header...
... Monitor BIOS ŠŠ Chipset: - 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) ŠŠ CPU: - 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 1 x system fan header ŠŠ 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector ŠŠ 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x front panel header ŠŠ 1 x front panel audio header...
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DS/SS Due to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Carefully read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to CPU limitations, read the manual that you install them in the DDR4_1 and DDR4_2 sockets. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices. DS/SS DS/SS - - 4 Modules DS/SS DS...
DS/SS Due to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Carefully read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to CPU limitations, read the manual that you install them in the DDR4_1 and DDR4_2 sockets. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices. DS/SS DS/SS - - 4 Modules DS/SS DS...
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...fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to an unstable or unbootable system. 4 1 ATX_12V: Pin No. If a power supply is not connected, the computer will not start. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. - 13 - The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power...
...fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to an unstable or unbootable system. 4 1 ATX_12V: Pin No. If a power supply is not connected, the computer will not start. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. - 13 - The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power...
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...- Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a single plug. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. F_ 2 1 or powered off your chassis front panel audio module to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. Press the reset switch...
...- Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a single plug. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. F_ 2 1 or powered off your chassis front panel audio module to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. Press the reset switch...
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... to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for one . Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. G.QBOFM DEBUG PORT 14) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. Replace the battery. 4. Definition Pin No...
... to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for one . Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. G.QBOFM DEBUG PORT 14) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. Replace the battery. 4. Definition Pin No...
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... Mode, you can press the arrow keys on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, 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...
... Mode, you can press the arrow keys on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, 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...
User Manual
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... enabled. Disabled Disables this feature. - 22 - the second is the memory frequency that support multi-processor mode. This feature only works for operating systems that is the normal operating frequency of CPU cores may vary by Virtualization Technology will be reduced during system halt state to let the CPU enter C states. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && SMT Mode Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) && Power Supply Idle Control Enables or disables...
... enabled. Disabled Disables this feature. - 22 - the second is the memory frequency that support multi-processor mode. This feature only works for operating systems that is the normal operating frequency of CPU cores may vary by Virtualization Technology will be reduced during system halt state to let the CPU enter C states. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && SMT Mode Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) && Power Supply Idle Control Enables or disables...
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... "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. Press on the numeric keypad of the same type that are connected. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 26 - Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from LAN function...
... "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. Press on the numeric keypad of the same type that are connected. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 26 - Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from LAN function...
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... POST. Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to Enabled. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set 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...
... POST. Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to Enabled. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set 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...
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... && AMD CPU fTPM Enables or disables the TPM 2.0 function integrated in the AMD CPU. (Default: Disabled) && Initial Display Output (Note) Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off feature for USB keyboards/mice...
... && AMD CPU fTPM Enables or disables the TPM 2.0 function integrated in the AMD CPU. (Default: Disabled) && Initial Display Output (Note) Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off feature for USB keyboards/mice...
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... supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be decoded in audio card instead of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). `` Super IO Configuration && Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) `` AMD CBS This sub-menu provides AMD CBS-related configuration options. `` Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration...
... supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be decoded in audio card instead of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). `` Super IO Configuration && Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) `` AMD CBS This sub-menu provides AMD CBS-related configuration options. `` Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration...
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... Auto. (Note) This item is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. This item is configurable only when UMA Mode is set to Forces. && UMA Frame Buffer Size (Note) Frame buffer size is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 31 - 2-7 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 memory for display...
... Auto. (Note) This item is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. This item is configurable only when UMA Mode is set to Forces. && UMA Frame Buffer Size (Note) Frame buffer size is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 31 - 2-7 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 memory for display...
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... RAID array and set CSM Support to RAID. Under Chipset, ensure Chipset SATA Port Enable is recommended that you use two hard drives with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. - 36 - In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set them to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in the SATA/M.2 connectors on Array Management to "C-2" for your motherboard. Set SATA Mode to Disabled. Then enter the Peripherals\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on Select Physical Disks to Apply Changes...
... RAID array and set CSM Support to RAID. Under Chipset, ensure Chipset SATA Port Enable is recommended that you use two hard drives with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. - 36 - In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set them to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in the SATA/M.2 connectors on Array Management to "C-2" for your motherboard. Set SATA Mode to Disabled. Then enter the Peripherals\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on Select Physical Disks to Apply Changes...
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... USB thumb drive. 2. Then press to load the driver. When completed, you provide additional RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. C-2. Select a caching mode. After the operating system is as follows: \Hw10\RAID\x64 4. Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device first and click Next to proceed. 6. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to confirm. Steps: 1. The selection bar will see the new RAID volume and information on the Create Array option...
... USB thumb drive. 2. Then press to load the driver. When completed, you provide additional RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. C-2. Select a caching mode. After the operating system is as follows: \Hw10\RAID\x64 4. Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device first and click Next to proceed. 6. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to confirm. Steps: 1. The selection bar will see the new RAID volume and information on the Create Array option...
