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Motherboard GA-AX370-Gaming K7 Motherboard GA-AX370-Gaming K7 Feb. 24, 2017 Feb. 24, 2017 Copyright © 2017 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Changes to the specifications and features in this : "REV: X.X." All rights ... read the User's Manual. For product-related information, 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. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted...
Motherboard GA-AX370-Gaming K7 Motherboard GA-AX370-Gaming K7 Feb. 24, 2017 Feb. 24, 2017 Copyright © 2017 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Changes to the specifications and features in this : "REV: X.X." All rights ... read the User's Manual. For product-related information, 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. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted...
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Table of Contents GA-AX370-Gaming K7 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 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs 12 1-8 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 M.I.T...23 2-3 System...27 2-4 BIOS...28 2-5 Peripherals...31 2-6 Chipset...33 2-7 Power...
Table of Contents GA-AX370-Gaming K7 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 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs 12 1-8 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 M.I.T...23 2-3 System...27 2-4 BIOS...28 2-5 Peripherals...31 2-6 Chipset...33 2-7 Power...
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... extension cable header 1 x RGB (RGBW) LED strip extension cable header 2 x temperature sensor headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x OC button 2 x BIOS switches 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 2 x RJ-45...
... extension cable header 1 x RGB (RGBW) LED strip extension cable header 2 x temperature sensor headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x OC button 2 x BIOS switches 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 2 x RJ-45...
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... for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for Windows 7 64-bit * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. Color Temperature - Fast Boot - Game Boost - Cloud Station - Smart Keyboard - USB Blocker - Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24...
... for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for Windows 7 64-bit * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. Color Temperature - Fast Boot - Game Boost - Cloud Station - Smart Keyboard - USB Blocker - Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24...
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...that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU... Denotes CPU Pin One AM4 CPU 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : Channel A: DDR4_2, DDR4_4 Channel B: DDR4_1, DDR4_3 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the ...
...that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU... Denotes CPU Pin One AM4 CPU 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : Channel A: DDR4_2, DDR4_4 Channel B: DDR4_1, DDR4_3 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the ...
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... to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to quickly turn off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when they want to load the most optimized GIGABYTE overclocking configuration for your computer and unplug the power cord from their hardware, but also...
... to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to quickly turn off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when they want to load the most optimized GIGABYTE overclocking configuration for your computer and unplug the power cord from their hardware, but also...
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... may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. The headers also provides speed control for a water cooling pump, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "M.I.T.," for more information 1 SYS_FAN5_PUMP 1 SYS_FAN6_PUMP Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables...
... may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. The headers also provides speed control for a water cooling pump, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "M.I.T.," for more information 1 SYS_FAN5_PUMP 1 SYS_FAN6_PUMP Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables...
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...: Connect the connector of the CPU cooler LED strip (marked with the 12V of the LED strip; Be careful with a triangle on in B_ Chapter 2, "BIOS SFe_tUuSpB.3" - 16 - USB 0_ B For how to the damage of the extension cable must be used to the instructions on the plug) of the LED...
...: Connect the connector of the CPU cooler LED strip (marked with the 12V of the LED strip; Be careful with a triangle on in B_ Chapter 2, "BIOS SFe_tUuSpB.3" - 16 - USB 0_ B For how to the damage of the extension cable must be used to the instructions on the plug) of the LED...
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... the chassis manufacturer. - 19 - _ B S SS B S_ B The LED is on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header Connects to the speaker...
... the chassis manufacturer. - 19 - _ B S SS B S_ B The LED is on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header Connects to the speaker...
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... battery with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for 5 seconds.) S_ 3. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the ...battery holder and wait for one . S_ - 21 - To clear theSCMO_ S values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with local environmental regulations. 3 _ _B 21) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this header. _S 1 23 1...
... battery with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for 5 seconds.) S_ 3. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the ...battery holder and wait for one . S_ - 21 - To clear theSCMO_ S values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with local environmental regulations. 3 _ _B 21) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this header. _S 1 23 1...
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... information or to accept or enter a sub-menu. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. You can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to the "Load ...Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter are two different BIOS modes as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your ...
... information or to accept or enter a sub-menu. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. You can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to the "Load ...Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter are two different BIOS modes as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your ...
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...a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. 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... (Default: Enabled) && Global C-state Control (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C states. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Downcore Control (Note 1) Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable (the number...
...a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. 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... (Default: Enabled) && Global C-state Control (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C states. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Downcore Control (Note 1) Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable (the number...
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...&& PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots 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. If this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01...values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) - 25 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to make changes on the XMP memory. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel ...
...&& PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots 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. If this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01...values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) - 25 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to make changes on the XMP memory. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel ...
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When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to ... occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 26 - && Fan Speed Control Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan/Pump Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of the selected target area. && Fan Speed Displays current fan/pump speeds. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold for temperature.
When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to ... occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 26 - && Fan Speed Control Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan/Pump Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of the selected target area. && Fan Speed Displays current fan/pump speeds. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold for temperature.
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... or key to set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. The date format is 13:00:00. The time format is hour, minute, and second. the User level only... allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; Use to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to set the desired value. && Access Level...
... or key to set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. The date format is 13:00:00. The time format is hour, minute, and second. the User level only... allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; Use to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to set the desired value. && Access Level...
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...system boots, or only when you to determine whether to shorten the OS boot process. 2-4 BIOS && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from LAN function, etc. 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...
...system boots, or only when you to determine whether to shorten the OS boot process. 2-4 BIOS && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from LAN function, etc. 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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... configurable only when Fast Boot is set to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && PS2 Devices Support Disabled All PS/2 devices are disabled before...
... configurable only when Fast Boot is set to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && PS2 Devices Support Disabled All PS/2 devices are disabled before...
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...Enabled. && Network Stack Disables or enables booting 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 make changes to confirm the password. NOTE: Before setting the User Password, be ... must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is enabled. && Ipv6 HTTP ...
...Enabled. && Network Stack Disables or enables booting 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 make changes to confirm the password. NOTE: Before setting the User Password, be ... must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is enabled. && Ipv6 HTTP ...
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... memory 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. - 33 - Options are: Auto (default), 32M, 64M, 128M, 256M, 512M, 1G, 2G. && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the...
... memory 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. - 33 - Options are: Auto (default), 32M, 64M, 128M, 256M, 512M, 1G, 2G. && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the...
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... HDD/FDD/USB to save the profile to your storage device. && Load Profiles If your storage device or load the profile automatically created by the BIOS, such as Setup Profile 1~ Setup Profile 8. Select No or press to return to the last settings that device. && Save Profiles This function allows you ... after clearing the CMOS values. && Boot Override Allows you select and select Yes to boot immediately. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Load Optimized Defaults Press on the device you to select a device to confirm. First select the profile you wish to load ...
... HDD/FDD/USB to save the profile to your storage device. && Load Profiles If your storage device or load the profile automatically created by the BIOS, such as Setup Profile 1~ Setup Profile 8. Select No or press to return to the last settings that device. && Save Profiles This function allows you ... after clearing the CMOS values. && Boot Override Allows you select and select Yes to boot immediately. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Load Optimized Defaults Press on the device you to select a device to confirm. First select the profile you wish to load ...