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... the property of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is..., check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Motherboard GA-AB350M-DS2 Motherboard GA-AB350M-DS2 Feb. 24, 2017 Feb. 24, 2017 ...
... the property of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is..., check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Motherboard GA-AB350M-DS2 Motherboard GA-AB350M-DS2 Feb. 24, 2017 Feb. 24, 2017 ...
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Table of Contents GA-AB350M-DS2 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-DS2 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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Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware 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 ... fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. 2 x 128 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM...
Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware 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 ... fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. 2 x 128 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM...
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... System Support for Windows 7 64-bit * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. AutoGreen - BIOS Setup - Game Boost - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of each application may vary by motherboard model. Fast Boot - Form Factor Micro...
... System Support for Windows 7 64-bit * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. AutoGreen - BIOS Setup - Game Boost - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of each application may vary by motherboard model. Fast Boot - Form Factor Micro...
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...surface of the CPU. After the memory is recommended that memory of the CPU socket and the CPU. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A Small Triangle Marking Denotes Pin One of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will ...Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM4 CPU 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : Channel A: DDR4_2 Channel B: DDR4_1 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Installing the CPU Locate the pin one direction. The CPU cannot be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. Dual...
...surface of the CPU. After the memory is recommended that memory of the CPU socket and the CPU. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A Small Triangle Marking Denotes Pin One of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will ...Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM4 CPU 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : Channel A: DDR4_2 Channel B: DDR4_1 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Installing the CPU Locate the pin one direction. The CPU cannot be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. Dual...
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... and negative pins before connecting the cables. The LED is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 1 1 1 3 2 SATA3 0 1 7 Pin No. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails...
... and negative pins before connecting the cables. The LED is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 1 1 1 3 2 SATA3 0 1 7 Pin No. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails...
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... one serial port via an optional COM port cable. Definition Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4...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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 17 - Pin No. DEBUG PORT 13) TPM (Trusted Platform...
... one serial port via an optional COM port cable. Definition Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4...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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 17 - Pin No. DEBUG PORT 13) TPM (Trusted Platform...
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... turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Replace the battery. 4. 16) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of purchase or...
... turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Replace the battery. 4. 16) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of purchase or...
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...of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in system's failure to switch between the two modes. To upgrade the BIOS, use your system to make adjustments for how to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The ...the CMOS. In Easy Mode, you can use the key to boot. Inadequately altering the settings may differ by BIOS version. - 19 - If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default ...your mouse to select the item you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up...
...of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in system's failure to switch between the two modes. To upgrade the BIOS, use your system to make adjustments for how to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The ...the CMOS. In Easy Mode, you can use the key to boot. Inadequately altering the settings may differ by BIOS version. - 19 - If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default ...your mouse to select the item you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up...
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... frequency that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Downcore Control (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to run multiple operating systems ...(Note 1) This item is present only when you to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Timing Mode Manual and...
... frequency that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Downcore Control (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to run multiple operating systems ...(Note 1) This item is present only when you to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Timing Mode Manual and...
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... settings for each slot. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to set CPU, chipset and memory voltages. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case... detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Actual operation mode is subject to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving.
... settings for each slot. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to set CPU, chipset and memory voltages. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case... detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Actual operation mode is subject to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving.
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... fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 23 - You can adjust...fan to run at different speeds according 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...
... fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 23 - You can adjust...fan to run at different speeds according 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...
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... time. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and... BIOS version. The date format is 13:00:00. Use to switch between the Month, ...fields and use the or key to set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. is week (read-only), month, date, and year. The time format...
... time. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and... BIOS version. The date format is 13:00:00. Use to switch between the Month, ...fields and use the or key to set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. is week (read-only), month, date, and year. The time format...
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... supports GPT partitioning such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. 2-4 BIOS && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that are connected. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. ...(Default: Disabled) - 25 - Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows ...
... supports GPT partitioning such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. 2-4 BIOS && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that are connected. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. ...(Default: Disabled) - 25 - Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows ...
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... 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 process only. This item is configurable only when Windows 10 Features is set to Windows 8/10 or Windows 10 WHQL. && LAN PXE Boot Option...
... 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 process only. This item is configurable only when Windows 10 Features is set to Windows 8/10 or Windows 10 WHQL. && LAN PXE Boot Option...
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...Support is set the Administrator Password first. - 27 - You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. Press on this item, type the password, and then press . Type the password again and press . However, the user password only... format OS, such as installing the OS from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to configure an administrator password. Press on the password item and when requested for IPv4....
...Support is set the Administrator Password first. - 27 - You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. Press on this item, type the password, and then press . Type the password again and press . However, the user password only... format OS, such as installing the OS from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to configure an administrator password. Press on the password item and when requested for IPv4....
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... solely for display. 2-6 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 feature. - 30 - MS-DOS, for example, will automatically enable or disable the onboard graphics depending on the graphics card being installed...
... solely for display. 2-6 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 feature. - 30 - MS-DOS, for example, will automatically enable or disable the onboard graphics depending on the graphics card being installed...
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... program. First select the profile you select and select Yes to confirm. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Load Optimized Defaults Press on this item and select Yes. Your system will restart automatically and boot from that worked properly (last ... then press to complete. Or you can select Select File in optimum state. 2-8 Save & Exit && Save & Exit Setup Press on this function to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before, without saving the changes made in HDD/FDD/USB to input the profile previously created from your system becomes unstable...
... program. First select the profile you select and select Yes to confirm. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Load Optimized Defaults Press on this item and select Yes. Your system will restart automatically and boot from that worked properly (last ... then press to complete. Or you can select Select File in optimum state. 2-8 Save & Exit && Save & Exit Setup Press on this function to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before, without saving the changes made in HDD/FDD/USB to input the profile previously created from your system becomes unstable...
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... RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 (the selections available depend on the motherboard. Configuring SATA controller mode in system BIOS Setup. Turn on Select Physical Disks to RAID. Under Chipset, ensure Chipset SATA Port Enable is recommended that you use the down arrow key... Controller A. To enter the legacy RAID ROM, save the settings and restart your computer. 2. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from your power supply to configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in the RAID ...
... RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 (the selections available depend on the motherboard. Configuring SATA controller mode in system BIOS Setup. Turn on Select Physical Disks to RAID. Under Chipset, ensure Chipset SATA Port Enable is recommended that you use the down arrow key... Controller A. To enter the legacy RAID ROM, save the settings and restart your computer. 2. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from your power supply to configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in the RAID ...
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... -screen instructions to the Array Management screen. Select a caching mode. Press to confirm or to return to confirm. To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press and then press to the previous screen. 7. Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to select a hard ...drive and press . Finally, continue the OS installation. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for a non-RAID configuration. C-2. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for details on the left bottom...
... -screen instructions to the Array Management screen. Select a caching mode. Press to confirm or to return to confirm. To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press and then press to the previous screen. 7. Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to select a hard ...drive and press . Finally, continue the OS installation. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for a non-RAID configuration. C-2. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for details on the left bottom...