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... of Contents B560M DS3H V2 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 Smart Fan 6 22 2-4 Favorites (F11 23 2-5 Tweaker...24 2-6 Settings...29 2-7 System Info...34 2-8 Boot...35 2-9 Save & Exit...38 Chapter 3 Appendix...39 3-1 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management 39...
... of Contents B560M DS3H V2 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 Smart Fan 6 22 2-4 Favorites (F11 23 2-5 Tweaker...24 2-6 Settings...29 2-7 System Info...34 2-8 Boot...35 2-9 Save & Exit...38 Chapter 3 Appendix...39 3-1 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management 39...
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...; HD Graphics support: - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3. (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.) Support for up to 3 displays at x16 (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 4.0 standard.) (Note) 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (The PCIEX1 slot conforms to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® B560 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio...
...; HD Graphics support: - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3. (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.) Support for up to 3 displays at x16 (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 4.0 standard.) (Note) 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (The PCIEX1 slot conforms to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® B560 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio...
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... Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - RGB Fusion - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes...
... Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - RGB Fusion - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes...
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... so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. It may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) •• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the...
... so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. It may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) •• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the...
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... power outlet before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Use this port for USB devices. DisplayPort DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission. DisplayPort can support HDCP 2.3 content protection mechanisms. You can support a maximum resolution of GIGABYTE's website. (Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 10 - Dual Channel mode cannot be used ). Connect a monitor that memory...
... power outlet before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Use this port for USB devices. DisplayPort DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission. DisplayPort can support HDCP 2.3 content protection mechanisms. You can support a maximum resolution of GIGABYTE's website. (Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 10 - Dual Channel mode cannot be used ). Connect a monitor that memory...
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... fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in damage to the CPU. For optimum heat dissipation, it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that does not provide the required power, the result can supply enough stable power to an unstable or unbootable system. 5 8 1 4 ATX_12V_2X4 ATX_12V_2X4: Pin No. 1/2) A TX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use...
... fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in damage to the CPU. For optimum heat dissipation, it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that does not provide the required power, the result can supply enough stable power to an unstable or unbootable system. 5 8 1 4 ATX_12V_2X4 ATX_12V_2X4: Pin No. 1/2) A TX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use...
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... system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on each wire instead of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. S S U 123 HD+ HD- You may configure the way to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports...
... system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on each wire instead of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. S S U 123 HD+ HD- You may configure the way to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports...
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... drive and plug it into the Q-Flash Plus port, and then you to update the BIOS when your computer and unplug the power cord 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 use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn...
... drive and plug it into the Q-Flash Plus port, and then you to update the BIOS when your computer and unplug the power cord 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 use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn...
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... the default settings (unless you do it is turned off, the battery on . Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to boot. 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 of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS...
... the default settings (unless you do it is turned off, the battery on . Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to boot. 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 of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS...
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... support multi-processor mode. You can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0. Depending on the CPU Flex Ratio Settings value if CPU Clock Ratio is set to Auto. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Flex Ratio Settings Allows you to set the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure...
... support multi-processor mode. You can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0. Depending on the CPU Flex Ratio Settings value if CPU Clock Ratio is set to Auto. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Flex Ratio Settings Allows you to set the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure...
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... C-States Control is enabled. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && CPU Power Performance (Note) Allows you to determine whether to increase CPU performance. (Default: Auto) dd Turbo Power Limits Allows you to set a power limit for the processor. This...
... C-States Control is enabled. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && CPU Power Performance (Note) Allows you to determine whether to increase CPU performance. (Default: Auto) dd Turbo Power Limits Allows you to set a power limit for the processor. This...
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... you install a CPU that support this function. (Default) Profile1 Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 1 settings. Auto sets the power limit according to reduce the current. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266) (Note 2) Enabled allows Qclk to run in order to the CPU specifications. This item is configurable only when Turbo Power Limits...
... you install a CPU that support this function. (Default) Profile1 Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 1 settings. Auto sets the power limit according to reduce the current. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266) (Note 2) Enabled allows Qclk to run in order to the CPU specifications. This item is configurable only when Turbo Power Limits...
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.... && Power On Password Set the password when Power On By Keyboard is set to the CPU PEG bus. 2-6 Settings Platform Power && Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled) && PEG ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to Password. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this item. To turn on...
.... && Power On Password Set the password when Power On By Keyboard is set to the CPU PEG bus. 2-6 Settings Platform Power && Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled) && PEG ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to Password. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this item. To turn on...
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..., MAX. (Default: 256M) && Aperture Size Allows you to Enabled. If the power button is pressed for 4 seconds to turn off the computer in a month. Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in MS-DOS mode using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on...
..., MAX. (Default: 256M) && Aperture Size Allows you to Enabled. If the power button is pressed for 4 seconds to turn off the computer in a month. Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in MS-DOS mode using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on...
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...bit capable devices to be launched when entering the operating system (because of connected USB mass storage devices. && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this function. (Default: Enabled) Super IO Configuration && Serial Port Enables...
...bit capable devices to be launched when entering the operating system (because of connected USB mass storage devices. && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this function. (Default: Enabled) Super IO Configuration && Serial Port Enables...
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... whether to let the connected SATA device go into sleep mode. (Default: Disabled) && Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) && Configured as eSATA Enables or disables support for external SATA devices. Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on . (Default) - 32 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is on LAN configuration and related configuration options. Miscellaneous && LEDs in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Intel RST Premium With...
... whether to let the connected SATA device go into sleep mode. (Default: Disabled) && Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) && Configured as eSATA Enables or disables support for external SATA devices. Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on . (Default) - 32 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is on LAN configuration and related configuration options. Miscellaneous && LEDs in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Intel RST Premium With...
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... specification of each slot. If the system chassis cover is removed, this setting. (Default: Auto) && PCH PCIe Link Speed Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in System Power On State is set the operation mode of the CPU-controlled PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, Gen 3, or Gen 4 . (Note) Actual operation mode is subject to the motherboard CI header. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 33 - To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case...
... specification of each slot. If the system chassis cover is removed, this setting. (Default: Auto) && PCH PCIe Link Speed Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in System Power On State is set the operation mode of the CPU-controlled PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, Gen 3, or Gen 4 . (Note) Actual operation mode is subject to the motherboard CI header. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 33 - To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case...
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... fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disable Link) && SATA Support Last Boot SATA Devices Only Except for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Or if you enter BIOS Setup. 2-8 Boot && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is...
... fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disable Link) && SATA Support Last Boot SATA Devices Only Except for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Or if you enter BIOS Setup. 2-8 Boot && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is...
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... to be installed. (Default: Windows 10) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. (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. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select which type of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes...
... to be installed. (Default: Windows 10) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. (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. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select which type of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes...
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... smaller capacity than the hard drive/SSD to RST Controlled. 2. After re-entering the operating system, launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application from the Start menu and make sure RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is installed, you can select specific folders, files, or applications to accelerate using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application first. •• After enabling the Optane™ memory, the related BIOS settings will cause the...
... smaller capacity than the hard drive/SSD to RST Controlled. 2. After re-entering the operating system, launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application from the Start menu and make sure RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is installed, you can select specific folders, files, or applications to accelerate using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application first. •• After enabling the Optane™ memory, the related BIOS settings will cause the...