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... and is 1.0. Disclaimer Information in any means without prior notice. Motherboard GA-AB350M-D3V Motherboard GA-AB350M-D3V Apr. 28, 2017 Apr. 28, 2017 Copyright © 2017 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to assist in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective...
... and is 1.0. Disclaimer Information in any means without prior notice. Motherboard GA-AB350M-D3V Motherboard GA-AB350M-D3V Apr. 28, 2017 Apr. 28, 2017 Copyright © 2017 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to assist in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective...
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Table of Contents GA-AB350M-D3V 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 M.I.T...20 2-3 System...24 2-4 BIOS...25 2-5 Peripherals...28 2-6 Chipset...30 2-7 Power...31 2-8 Save & Exit...33 Chapter 3 Appendix...34 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 34 3-2 Drivers Installation 36 Regulatory Statements 37 Contact Us...39 - 3 -
Table of Contents GA-AB350M-D3V 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 M.I.T...20 2-3 System...24 2-4 BIOS...25 2-5 Peripherals...28 2-6 Chipset...30 2-7 Power...31 2-8 Save & Exit...33 Chapter 3 Appendix...34 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 34 3-2 Drivers Installation 36 Regulatory Statements 37 Contact Us...39 - 3 -
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... x PCI Express x1 slots (The PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4(Note)/x2 SSD support) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 Chipset: - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel - 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) CPU: - 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel (Note) Actual support may vary by CPU. - 6 - AMD Ryzen...
... x PCI Express x1 slots (The PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4(Note)/x2 SSD support) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 Chipset: - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel - 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) CPU: - 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel (Note) Actual support may vary by CPU. - 6 - AMD Ryzen...
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...Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x speaker header 1 x serial port header 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper...
...Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x speaker header 1 x serial port header 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper...
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... Setup - Color Temperature - System Information Viewer - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 7 64-bit * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - 3D OSD - Cloud Station - ON/OFF Charge - Smart Keyboard - Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. EasyTune - USB Blocker - Game Boost - Smart Backup - Ambient LED - Smart TimeLock - V-Tuner Support for Q-Flash Support...
... Setup - Color Temperature - System Information Viewer - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 7 64-bit * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - 3D OSD - Cloud Station - ON/OFF Charge - Smart Keyboard - Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. EasyTune - USB Blocker - Game Boost - Smart Backup - Ambient LED - Smart TimeLock - V-Tuner Support for Q-Flash Support...
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... sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Installing the CPU Locate the pin one memory socket as following: Channel A: DDR4_2 Channel B: DDR4_1 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn on the surface of the CPU. •• Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. It...
... sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Installing the CPU Locate the pin one memory socket as following: Channel A: DDR4_2 Channel B: DDR4_1 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn on the surface of the CPU. •• Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. It...
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... installing an expansion card to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Use this port for USB devices. Carefully read the following describes the states of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is compatible to 1 Gbps data rate. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is installed. 2. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to the USB 2.0 specification. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED...
... installing an expansion card to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Use this port for USB devices. Carefully read the following describes the states of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is compatible to 1 Gbps data rate. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is installed. 2. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to the USB 2.0 specification. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED...
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... fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a system fan be used that can withstand high power consumption be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1 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. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to all devices are 4-pin...
... fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a system fan be used that can withstand high power consumption be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1 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. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to all devices are 4-pin...
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... BIOS configurations). - 16 - Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND 12) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this header. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from your expansion card. 1 Pin No. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. You may require you to use a metal object like graphics cards and sound cards. 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header...
... BIOS configurations). - 16 - Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND 12) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this header. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from your expansion card. 1 Pin No. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. You may require you to use a metal object like graphics cards and sound cards. 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header...
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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 the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you can use the key to switch between the two modes. The Classic Setup mode provides detailed BIOS settings. In Easy Mode, you not flash the BIOS. When the power is turned on the motherboard. Inadequately altering the settings may result...
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 the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you can use the key to switch between the two modes. The Classic Setup mode provides detailed BIOS settings. In Easy Mode, you not flash the BIOS. When the power is turned on the motherboard. Inadequately altering the settings may result...
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... multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && C6 Mode (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) && SMT Mode (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6 mode in independent partitions. The C6 state is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Downcore Control (Note...
... multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && C6 Mode (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) && SMT Mode (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6 mode in independent partitions. The C6 state is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Downcore Control (Note...
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... boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to increase memory performance and stability. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of each channel of the memory to the motherboard CI header. Actual operation mode is removed, this occurs, please reset the board to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) - 22 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings...
... boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to increase memory performance and stability. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of each channel of the memory to the motherboard CI header. Actual operation mode is removed, this occurs, please reset the board to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) - 22 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings...
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... full speeds. && Fan Control Use Temperature Input Allows you to select the reference temperature for fan speed control. && Temperature Interval Allows you to control the fan speed in the curve graph. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan/pump installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is not connected or...
... full speeds. && Fan Control Use Temperature Input Allows you to select the reference temperature for fan speed control. && Temperature Interval Allows you to control the fan speed in the curve graph. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan/pump installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is not connected or...
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... the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for this type is prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to enter the submenu that are connected. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup...
... the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for this type is prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to enter the submenu that are connected. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup...
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...&& Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM 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 the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot...
...&& Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM 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 the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot...
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... allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to configure a user password. NOTE: Before setting the User Password, be requested to confirm the password. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && Ipv4 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support 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 ROM only. This item is...
... allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to configure a user password. NOTE: Before setting the User Password, be requested to confirm the password. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && Ipv4 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support 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 ROM only. This item is...
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...-off support. (Default: Disabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation 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. NB PCIe Slot Video Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express slot controlled by the North Bridge as the first display. (Default) && Ambient LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED function. (Default: On) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to enable EHCI Hand-off feature for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled...
...-off support. (Default: Disabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation 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. NB PCIe Slot Video Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express slot controlled by the North Bridge as the first display. (Default) && Ambient LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED function. (Default: On) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to enable EHCI Hand-off feature for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled...
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... AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Auto) && Integrated Graphics (Note) Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Auto The BIOS will use only this feature. - 30 - Options are: Auto (default), 32M, 64M, 128M, 256M, 512M, 1G, 2G. && 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 the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && APU SATA Port Enable (M2F_32G Connector...
... AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Auto) && Integrated Graphics (Note) Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Auto The BIOS will use only this feature. - 30 - Options are: Auto (default), 32M, 64M, 128M, 256M, 512M, 1G, 2G. && 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 the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && APU SATA Port Enable (M2F_32G Connector...
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... the Onboard SATA Controller A. Under Chipset, ensure APU SATA Port Enable and Chipset SATA Port Enable are enabled. To enter the legacy RAID ROM, save the settings and restart your power supply to enter the Select Physical Disks screen. - 34 - Steps: 1. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for more information. Steps: 1. Set SATA Mode to Disabled. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. C-1. Turn on Select Physical Disks to the hard drives. The BIOS Setup menus...
... the Onboard SATA Controller A. Under Chipset, ensure APU SATA Port Enable and Chipset SATA Port Enable are enabled. To enter the legacy RAID ROM, save the settings and restart your power supply to enter the Select Physical Disks screen. - 34 - Steps: 1. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for more information. Steps: 1. Set SATA Mode to Disabled. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. C-1. Turn on Select Physical Disks to the hard drives. The BIOS Setup menus...
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Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to your USB thumb drive. 2. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Confirm Creation of Array" will move to the User Input section on the left bottom of the screen. 4. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Select a caching mode. Installing the Operating...
Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to your USB thumb drive. 2. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Confirm Creation of Array" will move to the User Input section on the left bottom of the screen. 4. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Select a caching mode. Installing the Operating...