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... on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by any means without prior notice. Motherboard GA-AX370M-DS3H Motherboard GA-AX370M-DS3H Dec. 29, 2017 Dec. 29, 2017 Copyright © 2018 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Example: Changes to the specifications and...
... on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by any means without prior notice. Motherboard GA-AX370M-DS3H Motherboard GA-AX370M-DS3H Dec. 29, 2017 Dec. 29, 2017 Copyright © 2018 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Example: Changes to the specifications and...
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Table of Contents GA-AX370M-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 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 22 2-3 M.I.T...23 2-4 System...27 2-5 BIOS...28 2-6 Peripherals...31 2-7 Chipset...33 2-8 Power...34 2-9 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 3-2 Drivers Installation 39 Regulatory Statements 40...
Table of Contents GA-AX370M-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 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 22 2-3 M.I.T...23 2-4 System...27 2-5 BIOS...28 2-6 Peripherals...31 2-7 Chipset...33 2-8 Power...34 2-9 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 3-2 Drivers Installation 39 Regulatory Statements 40...
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... slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (The PCIEX4 and PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) Storage Interface 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 (Note 2) SSD support) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 * Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of system memory Dual channel memory...
... slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (The PCIEX4 and PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) Storage Interface 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 (Note 2) SSD support) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 * Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of system memory Dual channel memory...
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... CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x RGB LED strip header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x10 pin, for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on the cooler you install. 1 x 128 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for the GC-TPM2.0 module only) 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
... CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x RGB LED strip header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x10 pin, for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on the cooler you install. 1 x 128 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for the GC-TPM2.0 module only) 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
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... you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU socket and the CPU. After the memory is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in only one (denoted by a small triangle) of the memory. Installing the CPU Locate the pin one direction.
... you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU socket and the CPU. After the memory is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in only one (denoted by a small triangle) of the memory. Installing the CPU Locate the pin one direction.
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... power outlet before you install them in the DDR4_1 and DDR4_2 sockets. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. It also supports up to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Use this port to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connect a monitor that memory of 1920x1200@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used ). You can use this port for USB devices. PS/2 Keyboard...
... power outlet before you install them in the DDR4_1 and DDR4_2 sockets. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. It also supports up to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Use this port to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connect a monitor that memory of 1920x1200@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used ). You can use this port for USB devices. PS/2 Keyboard...
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The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the digital LED strip header. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. For how to turn off the lights of the LED strip, refer to connect it is recommended that a system fan be sure to the instructions on the plug) of the LED strip must be connected to Pin 1 (12V) of a CPU fan with a triangle on in the...
The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the digital LED strip header. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. For how to turn off the lights of the LED strip, refer to connect it is recommended that a system fan be sure to the instructions on the plug) of the LED strip must be connected to Pin 1 (12V) of a CPU fan with a triangle on in the...
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... connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 Definition MIC2_L GND MIC2_R NC LINE2_R Pin No. 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Sense FAUDIO_JD No Pin LINE2_L Sense Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 11) F_USB30 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 Header) The header conforms to USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification...
... connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 Definition MIC2_L GND MIC2_R NC LINE2_R Pin No. 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Sense FAUDIO_JD No Pin LINE2_L Sense Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 11) F_USB30 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 Header) The header conforms to USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification...
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... (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off 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 factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal...
... (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off 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 factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal...
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... the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system's failure to boot. When the power is turned off, the battery on your mouse to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. Or you can use the key to switch between the two modes...
... the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system's failure to boot. When the power is turned off, the battery on your mouse to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. Or you can use the key to switch between the two modes...
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... multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && C6 Mode (Note 1) Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable (the number 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 let the CPU enter C6 mode in independent partitions. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) && Power Supply Idle Control (Note 1) Enables or disables...
... multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && C6 Mode (Note 1) Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable (the number 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 let the CPU enter C6 mode in independent partitions. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) && Power Supply Idle Control (Note 1) Enables or disables...
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.... The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set CPU, chipset and memory voltages. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of memory. If this occurs, please reset the board to Manual. Note: Your...
.... The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set CPU, chipset and memory voltages. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of memory. If this occurs, please reset the board to Manual. Note: Your...
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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 Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is recommended for a 4-pin fan. && Temperature Displays the...
...full speeds. && Fan Control Use Temperature Input Allows you to select the reference temperature for fan speed control. && Temperature Interval Allows you to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is recommended for a 4-pin fan. && Temperature Displays the...
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... speed. (Default: Disabled) - 28 - 2-5 BIOS && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from LAN function, etc. Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Press 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...
... speed. (Default: Disabled) - 28 - 2-5 BIOS && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from LAN function, etc. Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Press 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...
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... during the POST. Last Boot HDD Only Except 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 whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. (Default) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Other PCI Device ROM Priority...
... during the POST. Last Boot HDD Only Except 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 whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. (Default) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Other PCI Device ROM Priority...
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...the LED lighting mode for the motherboard. On Enables this function. (Default) Off Disables this function. && RGB Fusion (LED strip) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 31 - 2-6 Peripherals && AMD CPU fTPM Enables or disables the TPM 2.0 function integrated in the AMD CPU. (Default: Disabled) && Initial Display Output (Note) Specifies the first initiation 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. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as...
...the LED lighting mode for the motherboard. On Enables this function. (Default) Off Disables this function. && RGB Fusion (LED strip) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 31 - 2-6 Peripherals && AMD CPU fTPM Enables or disables the TPM 2.0 function integrated in the AMD CPU. (Default: Disabled) && Initial Display Output (Note) Specifies the first initiation 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. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as...
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... Configuration && Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is installed. && HD Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you install a CPU that supports this item to Disabled. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of connected USB mass storage devices. && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of using the onboard...
... Configuration && Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is installed. && HD Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you install a CPU that supports this item to Disabled. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of connected USB mass storage devices. && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of using the onboard...
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... the connected M.2 SATA device. Options are: Auto (default), 32M, 64M, 128M, 256M, 512M, 1G, 2G. && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the integrated SATA controllers configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. RAID Enables RAID for display. 2-7 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 - MS-DOS, for example, will automatically enable or disable the onboard graphics depending on the graphics card being installed...
... the connected M.2 SATA device. Options are: Auto (default), 32M, 64M, 128M, 256M, 512M, 1G, 2G. && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the integrated SATA controllers configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. RAID Enables RAID for display. 2-7 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 - MS-DOS, for example, will automatically enable or disable the onboard graphics depending on the graphics card being installed...
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...drive(s) in your computer Install the hard drives/SSDs in the SATA/M.2 connectors on Array Management to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Steps: 1. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. On the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility screen, press on the motherboard. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Set SATA Mode to Disabled. Steps: 1. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to RAID. Then enter the Peripherals\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. Next, use two hard drives with identical model...
...drive(s) in your computer Install the hard drives/SSDs in the SATA/M.2 connectors on Array Management to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Steps: 1. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. On the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility screen, press on the motherboard. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Set SATA Mode to Disabled. Steps: 1. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to RAID. Then enter the Peripherals\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. Next, use two hard drives with identical model...
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... provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. Finally, a message which says "Press to load the driver. To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press and then press to your USB thumb drive. 2. After the operating system is as follows: \Hw10\RAID\x64 4. Copy the Hw10 folder under the \Boot folder in green. Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device first and click Next to enter RAID Option ROM Utility". After the POST memory test...
... provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. Finally, a message which says "Press to load the driver. To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press and then press to your USB thumb drive. 2. After the operating system is as follows: \Hw10\RAID\x64 4. Copy the Hw10 folder under the \Boot folder in green. Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device first and click Next to enter RAID Option ROM Utility". After the POST memory test...