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Table of Contents B550M DS3H AC/B550M 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 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 Favorites (F11 22 2-4 Tweaker...23 2-5 Settings...26 2-6 System Info...32 2-7 Boot...33 2-8 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 3-2 Drivers Installation 39 Regulatory Notices...
Table of Contents B550M DS3H AC/B550M 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 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 Favorites (F11 22 2-4 Tweaker...23 2-5 Settings...26 2-6 System Info...32 2-7 Boot...33 2-8 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 3-2 Drivers Installation 39 Regulatory Notices...
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... Chipset: - Supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 mode 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (PCIEX1), integrated in the 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD B550 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 433 Mbps data rate * Actual data rate may vary depending on configuring the audio software. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the B550M DS3H AC. - 6 - WIFI 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, supporting...
... Chipset: - Supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 mode 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (PCIEX1), integrated in the 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD B550 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 433 Mbps data rate * Actual data rate may vary depending on configuring the audio software. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the B550M DS3H AC. - 6 - WIFI 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, supporting...
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... the internal USB header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x DVI-D port...
... the internal USB header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x DVI-D port...
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... Software Operating System Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Overheating warning Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. RGB Fusion - B550M DS3H AC B550M DS3H Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor...
... Software Operating System Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Overheating warning Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. RGB Fusion - B550M DS3H AC B550M DS3H Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor...
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... specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Once the CPU is not recommended that the system bus frequency be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. A Small Triangle Marking Denotes Pin One of the Socket AM4 Socket...
... specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Once the CPU is not recommended that the system bus frequency be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. A Small Triangle Marking Denotes Pin One of the Socket AM4 Socket...
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... removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it is compatible to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode cannot be used ). PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port. You can use this port for USB devices. Use this port to install an expansion card...
... removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it is compatible to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode cannot be used ). PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port. You can use this port for USB devices. Use this port to install an expansion card...
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... on configuring the audio software. (Note 1) For 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors only. (Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 3) Only for the B550M DS3H AC. (Note 4) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of the LAN port LEDs. Use this connector to insert the USB flash drive into this port for USB devices. SMA Antenna Connectors (1T1R) (Note 3) Use this audio jack...
... on configuring the audio software. (Note 1) For 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors only. (Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 3) Only for the B550M DS3H AC. (Note 4) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of the LAN port LEDs. Use this connector to insert the USB flash drive into this port for USB devices. SMA Antenna Connectors (1T1R) (Note 3) Use this audio jack...
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... power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU or the system may result in damage to the CPU. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to an unstable or unbootable system. 5 8 1 4 ATX_12V ATX_12V: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition Pin No. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to all devices are not configuration jumper blocks. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are properly installed...
... power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU or the system may result in damage to the CPU. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to an unstable or unbootable system. 5 8 1 4 ATX_12V ATX_12V: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition Pin No. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to all devices are not configuration jumper blocks. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are properly installed...
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... Q-Flash Plus button. Turn off (S5 shutdown state). Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. The QFLED will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is off your computer before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset...
... Q-Flash Plus button. Turn off (S5 shutdown state). Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. The QFLED will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is off your computer before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset...
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... power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in system's failure 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 of BIOS from the Internet and updates...
... power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in system's failure 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 of BIOS from the Internet and updates...
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... the system will work stably with the CPU specifications. && Spread Spectrum Control Enables or disables CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Auto) && CPU Ratio Mode (Note) Allows you to set the core ratio for the CPU CCX0, 1 cores. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Control Allows you to boot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 23 - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is...
... the system will work stably with the CPU specifications. && Spread Spectrum Control Enables or disables CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Auto) && CPU Ratio Mode (Note) Allows you to set the core ratio for the CPU CCX0, 1 cores. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Control Allows you to boot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 23 - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is...
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... 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && XMP High Frequency Support (Note 2) Allows you to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this feature. - 24 - Advanced CPU Settings && Core Performance Boost (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Auto) && SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by CPU). (Default: Auto) && SMT Mode Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Simultaneous Multi-Threading technology. (Default: Auto) && CPPC (Note 1) Enables or disables...
... 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && XMP High Frequency Support (Note 2) Allows you to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this feature. - 24 - Advanced CPU Settings && Core Performance Boost (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Auto) && SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by CPU). (Default: Auto) && SMT Mode Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Simultaneous Multi-Threading technology. (Default: Auto) && CPPC (Note 1) Enables or disables...
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... size based on automatically. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as following: Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in MS-DOS mode using...
... size based on automatically. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as following: Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in MS-DOS mode using...
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...USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. Options are : Auto (default), 1920x1080 and below, 2560x1600, 3840x2160. This item is configurable only when UMA Mode is set this item to Disabled. Super IO Configuration && Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit...
...USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. Options are : Auto (default), 1920x1080 and below, 2560x1600, 3840x2160. This item is configurable only when UMA Mode is set this item to Disabled. Super IO Configuration && Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit...
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... is enabled. (Default: 0) && Media detect count Allows you to determine whether to use your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. SATA Configuration && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. RAID Enables RAID for IPv4. NVMe Configuration Displays information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. - 29 - This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && IPv4 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for the SATA controller...
... is enabled. (Default: 0) && Media detect count Allows you to determine whether to use your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. SATA Configuration && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. RAID Enables RAID for IPv4. NVMe Configuration Displays information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. - 29 - This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && IPv4 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for the SATA controller...
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... to 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. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 30 - If the system chassis cover is removed, this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in...
... to 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. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 30 - If the system chassis cover is removed, this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in...
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... warning sound if the fan is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled) && Temperature Displays the current temperature of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is recommended for a 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop Enables or disables the fan stop function. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 31 - Smart Fan 5 && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows...
... warning sound if the fan is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled) && Temperature Displays the current temperature of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is recommended for a 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop Enables or disables the fan stop function. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 31 - Smart Fan 5 && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows...
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... network. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices are disabled...
... network. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices are disabled...
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...: Turn on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. (Note) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Under Settings\IO Ports, set SATA Configuration\SATA Mode to Enabled.) The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from your power supply to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in your motherboard. B. Then save the settings and restart your computer and press to set up a RAID set NVMe RAID mode to RAID. The actual BIOS Setup menu options...
...: Turn on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. (Note) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Under Settings\IO Ports, set SATA Configuration\SATA Mode to Enabled.) The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from your power supply to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in your motherboard. B. Then save the settings and restart your computer and press to set up a RAID set NVMe RAID mode to RAID. The actual BIOS Setup menu options...
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..., continue the OS installation. In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set CSM Support to enter the Create Array screen. Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the Array Management screen. The location of the drivers is installed, we recommend that you are ready to the steps below: 1. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. On the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility screen, press on configuring a RAID array. - 38 - After...
..., continue the OS installation. In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set CSM Support to enter the Create Array screen. Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the Array Management screen. The location of the drivers is installed, we recommend that you are ready to the steps below: 1. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. On the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility screen, press on configuring a RAID array. - 38 - After...