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Table of Contents 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...40 Contact Us...
Table of Contents 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...40 Contact Us...
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... only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX4), integrated in the 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 128...
... only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX4), integrated in the 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 128...
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... 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 1 x HDMI...
... 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 1 x HDMI...
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... version) Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed...
... version) Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed...
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... CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. If you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel A: DDR4_A1, DDR4_A2 Channel B: DDR4_B1, DDR4_B2 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory...
... CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. If you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel A: DDR4_A1, DDR4_A2 Channel B: DDR4_B1, DDR4_B2 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory...
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Dual Channel mode cannot be used. 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. DVI-D Port (Note 1) (Note 2) The DVI-D port conforms 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. Do not rock it is compatible to 192KHz/24bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio output. Recommanded Dual Channel Memory Configuration: DDR4_A1...
Dual Channel mode cannot be used. 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. DVI-D Port (Note 1) (Note 2) The DVI-D port conforms 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. Do not rock it is compatible to 192KHz/24bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio output. Recommanded Dual Channel Memory Configuration: DDR4_A1...
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... USB 2.0 specification. Use this audio jack for details 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) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of the LAN port LEDs. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED...
... USB 2.0 specification. Use this audio jack for details 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) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of the LAN port LEDs. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED...
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... connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1 1 SYS_FAN2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are 4-pin. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control...
... connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1 1 SYS_FAN2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are 4-pin. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control...
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... devices may occur if the battery is off your system is replaced with local environmental regulations. 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. Turn off (S5 shutdown state). Damage to your computer and unplug the power cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure...
... devices may occur if the battery is off your system is replaced with local environmental regulations. 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. Turn off (S5 shutdown state). Damage to your computer and unplug the power cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure...
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... it is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to move through configuration items. The Advanced Mode provides detailed BIOS settings. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to boot. Inadequate BIOS flashing may differ by BIOS version. - 20 - To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system...
... it is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to move through configuration items. The Advanced Mode provides detailed BIOS settings. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to boot. Inadequate BIOS flashing may differ by BIOS version. - 20 - To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system...
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... when you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be set in system's failure to alter the clock ratio for the CPU CCX0, 1 cores. 2-4 Tweaker Whether 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 all CPU cores or individual cores. (Default: All cores) && CCD0 CCX0/1 Ratio (Note) Allows you to manually set to Per CCX. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio...
... when you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be set in system's failure to alter the clock ratio for the CPU CCX0, 1 cores. 2-4 Tweaker Whether 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 all CPU cores or individual cores. (Default: All cores) && CCD0 CCX0/1 Ratio (Note) Allows you to manually set to Per CCX. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio...
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... 2 settings. && XMP High Frequency Support (Note 2) Allows you to select the compatibility level for high-frequency memory. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Auto) && Power Supply Idle Control (Note 1) Enables or disables Package C6 State. Typical Current Idle Disables this function. Low Current Idle Enables this function. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) && CCD Control (Note 1) Sets the number of CCDs to be used. (Default: Auto) && Downcore Control...
... 2 settings. && XMP High Frequency Support (Note 2) Allows you to select the compatibility level for high-frequency memory. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Auto) && Power Supply Idle Control (Note 1) Enables or disables Package C6 State. Typical Current Idle Disables this function. Low Current Idle Enables this function. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) && CCD Control (Note 1) Sets the number of CCDs to be used. (Default: Auto) && Downcore Control...
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... power button is set the date and time as the first display. && Integrated Graphics (Note) Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Auto The BIOS will enter suspend mode. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. && Soft-Off by Alarm Determines whether to comply with the CEC (California Energy Commission) 2019 Standards. (Default: Disabled) IO Ports && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the operating system or removal...
... power button is set the date and time as the first display. && Integrated Graphics (Note) Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Auto The BIOS will enter suspend mode. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. && Soft-Off by Alarm Determines whether to comply with the CEC (California Energy Commission) 2019 Standards. (Default: Disabled) IO Ports && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the operating system or removal...
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.... Options: Auto, PCIE 2x8, PCIE 1x8/2x4, PCIE 2x4/1x8, PCIE 4x4. (Default: Auto) && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices 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 PCI decoding). This item is configurable only when UMA Mode is present only when you install a CPU that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB...
.... Options: Auto, PCIE 2x8, PCIE 1x8/2x4, PCIE 2x4/1x8, PCIE 4x4. (Default: Auto) && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices 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 PCI decoding). This item is configurable only when UMA Mode is present only when you install a CPU that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB...
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...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 check the presence of the connected SATA device(s). Network Stack Configuration && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && IPv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable...
...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 check the presence of the connected SATA device(s). Network Stack Configuration && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && IPv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable...
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... PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, Gen 3, or Gen 4 . (Note) Actual operation mode is removed, this feature. - 30 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you install a CPU that supports this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the hardware specification of the motherboard LEDs in the AMD CPU. (Default: Disabled...
... PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, Gen 3, or Gen 4 . (Note) Actual operation mode is removed, this feature. - 30 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you install a CPU that supports this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the hardware specification of the motherboard LEDs in the AMD CPU. (Default: Disabled...
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.... (Default: Disabled) - 31 - You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. Smart Fan 5 && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of the selected target area. && Fan Speed Displays current fan speeds. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold for a 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop Enables or disables the fan stop...
.... (Default: Disabled) - 31 - You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. Smart Fan 5 && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of the selected target area. && Fan Speed Displays current fan speeds. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold for a 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop Enables or disables the fan stop...
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.... (Default) Partial Initial Part of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control...
.... (Default) Partial Initial Part of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control...
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... the Onboard SATA Controller A. B. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for your computer. (If you want to use two hard drives with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. - 37 - Configuring SATA controller mode in system BIOS Setup. Under Settings\IO Ports, set either with identical model and capacity). Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. Steps: Turn on your power supply to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in BIOS Setup Make sure to the hard drives. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in...
... the Onboard SATA Controller A. B. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for your computer. (If you want to use two hard drives with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. - 37 - Configuring SATA controller mode in system BIOS Setup. Under Settings\IO Ports, set either with identical model and capacity). Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. Steps: Turn on your power supply to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in BIOS Setup Make sure to the hard drives. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in...
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... your USB thumb drive. 2. Install the RAID driver and operating system With the correct BIOS settings, you to begin. 6. Boot from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to Disabled. The location of the driver. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. On the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility screen, press on configuring a RAID array. - 38 - On the Select Physical Disks screen, select the hard drives to be brought back to enter the Create Array screen. Move to Create Array and press to load the driver...
... your USB thumb drive. 2. Install the RAID driver and operating system With the correct BIOS settings, you to begin. 6. Boot from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to Disabled. The location of the driver. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. On the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility screen, press on configuring a RAID array. - 38 - On the Select Physical Disks screen, select the hard drives to be brought back to enter the Create Array screen. Move to Create Array and press to load the driver...