GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY A520M S2H User manual

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A520M S2H
User's Manual
Rev. 1001

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Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV:
1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before
updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example:

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Table of Contents
A520M S2H Motherboard Layout....................................................................................4
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................5
1-1 Installation Precautions.................................................................................... 5
1-2 Product Specications...................................................................................... 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 Favorites (F11) ............................................................................................... 22
2-4 Tweaker.......................................................................................................... 23
2-5 Settings .......................................................................................................... 26
2-6 System Info. ................................................................................................... 32
2-7 Boot................................................................................................................ 33
2-8 Save & Exit..................................................................................................... 36
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................37
3-1 Conguring a RAID Set.................................................................................. 37
3-2 Drivers Installation.......................................................................................... 39
Regulatory Notices.................................................................................................... 40
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 41

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A520M S2H Motherboard Layout
* The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
The box contents are subject to change without notice.
Box Contents
5A520M S2H motherboard 5Two SATA cables
5Motherboard driver disc 5I/O Shield
5User's Manual
KB_MS_USB
HDMI
AUDIO
CPU_FAN
SYS_FAN1
ATX
A520M S2H
DDR4_A1 DDR4_B1
BAT
U32
CODEC
M_BIOS
VGA
DVI
PCIEX16
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX1_2
iTE®Super
I/O
Realtek®
GbE LAN
F_U32
CI
SPEAKER
F_USB1 F_PANEL
F_USB2TPM
D_LED1
SATA3
012
U32_LAN
Socket AM4
3
CLR_CMOSF_AUDIO
M2A_CPU 806042
SATA3
SYS_FAN2
COMLED_C
QFLASH_PLUS
QFLED
ATX_12V
AMD
A520

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
1-1 Installation Precautions
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become
damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's
manual and follow these procedures:
•Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.
•Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or
warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
•Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
•When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make
sure they are connected tightly and securely.
•When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
•It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic
components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,
keep your hands dry and rst touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.
•Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an
electrostatic shielding container.
•Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure
the power supply has been turned off.
•Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to
the local voltage standard.
•Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware
components are connected.
•To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the
motherboard circuit or its components.
•Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or
within the computer casing.
•Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
•Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature or wet environment.
•Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system
components as well as physical harm to the user.
•If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product, please consult a certied computer technician.
•If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its installation
and/or grounding instructions.
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1-2 ProductSpecications
CPU AMD Socket AM4, support for:
3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™processors/
3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™Graphics processors
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
Chipset AMD A520
Memory 2 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity)
of system memory
Support for DDR4 3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
modules.)
Onboard
Graphics
Integrated in the 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™with Radeon™Graphics processors:
- 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz
- 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz
* The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz
* Support for HDMI 2.1 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR.
Support for up to 3 displays at the same time
Maximum shared memory of 16 GB
Audio Realtek®ALC887 codec
High Denition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* To congure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and select Device
advanced settings > Playback Device to change the default setting rst. Please visit
GIGABYTE's website for details on conguring the audio software.
LAN Realtek®GbE LAN chip (1000 Mbit/100 Mbit)
Expansion Slots CPU:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x16
Chipset:
- 2 x PCI Express x1 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0
Storage Interface CPU:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe
3.0 x4/x2 SSD support)
Chipset:
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10
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USB CPU:
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel
Chipset:
- 2 x USB 3.2 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)
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x CPU fan header
2 x system fan headers
1 x addressable LED strip header
1 x RGB LED strip 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 USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S
module only)
1 x serial port header
1 x speaker header
1 x chassis intrusion header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1 x D-Sub port
1 x DVI-D port
1 x HDMI port
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
3 x audio jacks
I/O Controller iTE®I/O Controller Chip
Hardware
Monitor
Voltage detection
Temperature detection
Fan speed detection
Overheating warning
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control
* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the fan you install.
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BIOS 1 x 128 Mbit ash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique Features Support for APP Center
* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported
functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specications.
- @BIOS
- EasyTune
- Fast Boot
- Game Boost
- ON/OFF Charge
- RGB Fusion
- Smart Backup
- System Information Viewer
Support for Q-Flash Plus
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress Install
Bundled
Software
Norton®Internet Security (OEM version)
Realtek®8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility
Operating
System Support for Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 20.5cm
* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specications and product-related information without
prior notice.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website
for support lists of CPU, memory
modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices.
Please visit the Support\Utility List
page on GIGABYTE's website to
download the latest version of apps.
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1-3 Installing the CPU
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.
1-4 Installing the Memory
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:
•Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same
capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
memory to prevent hardware damage.
•Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction.
If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
DualChannelMemoryConguration
This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory
is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual
Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
The two memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following:
Channel A: DDR4_A1
Channel B: DDR4_B1
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
•Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
CPU to prevent hardware damage.
•Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly.
•Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
•Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage
of the CPU may occur.
•Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specications. It is not recommended
that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications since it does not meet the
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specications, please do so according to your hardware specications including the CPU, graphics
card, memory, hard drive, etc.
Installing the CPU
Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU socket and the CPU.
AM4 Socket
A Small Triangle
Marking Denotes Pin
One of the Socket AM4 CPU
A Small Triangle
Marking Denotes CPU
Pin One
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Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is installed.
2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of
the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:
•Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came
with your expansion card.
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an
expansion card 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 specication. Use this port for USB devices.
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
D-Sub Port (Note 1)
The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz
(the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub
connection to this port.
DVI-D Port (Note 1)(Note 2)
The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specication and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz
(the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D
connection to this port.
HDMI Port (Note 1)
The HDMI port is HDCP 2.3 compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master
Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio output.
You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is
4096x2160@60 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.
•To set up a triple-display conguration, you must install motherboard drivers in the operating
system rst.
•After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI.
(The item name may differ depending on your operating system.)
•When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst remove the cable from
your device and then remove it from the motherboard.
•When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to
prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.
Triple-DisplayCongurationsfortheOnboardGraphics:
Triple-display congurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers in OS. Only single display
is available during the BIOS Setup or POST process.
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(Note 1) For 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™with Radeon™Graphics processors only.
(Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
(Note 3) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's
website.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on conguring the audio software.
USB3.2Gen1Port
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specication and is compatible to the USB 2.0
specication. Use this port for USB devices.
USB3.2Gen1Port(Q-FlashPlusPort)
The USB port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specication. Use this port for USB devices. Before using
Q-Flash Plus (Note 3), make sure to insert the USB ash drive into this port rst.
Q-FlashPlusButton(Note 3)
Q-Flash Plus allows you to update the BIOS when your system is off (S5 shutdown state). Save the latest
BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the Q-Flash Plus port, and then you can now ash the BIOS
automatically by simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button. The QFLED will ash when the BIOS matching
and ashing activities start and will stop ashing when the main BIOS ashing is complete.
RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
LineIn/RearSpeakerOut(Blue)
The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
LineOut/FrontSpeakerOut(Green)
The line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker.
MicIn/Center/SubwooferSpeakerOut(Pink)
The Mic in jack.
•The integrated HD (High Denition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allows the
user to change the function for each jack through the audio driver.
•To congure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and select Device
advanced settings > Playback Device to change the default setting rst.
Audio Jack Congurations:
Jack Headphone/
2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
Line In/Rear Speaker Out a a a
Line Out/Front Speaker Out a a a a
Mic In/Center/Subwoofer
Speaker Out a a
Front Panel Line Out/Side
Speaker Out a
Activity LED
Connection/
Speed LED
LAN Port
State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
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1-7 Internal Connectors
Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:
•First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.
•Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
•After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has
been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.
1) ATX_12V
2) ATX
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN1/2
5) D_LED1
6) LED_C
7) SATA3 0/1/2/3
8) M2A_CPU
9) F_PANEL
10) F_ AUDIO
11) F_U32
12) F_USB1/F_USB2
13) TPM
14) COM
15) SPEAKER
16) CI
17) CLR_CMOS
18) BAT
912
2
7
413610
1
14
5
4
3
7
1517 11
18
8
16
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DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
131
2412
ATX
1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components
on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, rst make sure the power supply is turned
off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the
power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.
The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected,
the computer will not start.
To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high
power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the
required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.
ATX:
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 3.3V 13 3.3V
2 3.3V 14 -12V
3 GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON (soft On/Off)
5 GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7 GND 19 GND
8 Power Good 20 NC
9 5VSB (stand by +5V) 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin
ATX)
23 +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) 24 GND (Only for 2x12-pinATX)
ATX_12V:
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 5 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
2 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 6 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
3 GND 7 +12V
4 GND 8 +12V
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
ATX_12V
41
85
3/4)CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2(FanHeaders)
All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design.
When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is
the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For
optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.
•Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from
overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.
•These fan headers are not conguration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.
CPU_FAN
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1 1
SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
4 PWM Speed Control
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5) D_LED1 (Addressable LED Strip Header)
The header can be used to connect a standard 5050 addressable LED strip, with maximum power rating
of 5A (5V) and maximum number of 1000 LEDs.
Pin No. Denition
1 V (5V)
2 Data
3 No Pin
4 GND
1
Connect your addressable LED strip to the header. The power pin
(marked with a triangle on the plug) of the LED strip must be connected
to Pin 1 of the addressable LED strip header. Incorrect connection may
lead to the damage of the LED strip.
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SF
 
B_
B_
F _0
S S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B
 
U
S  _S
_ SF_
B 
USB0_B
B_
B_
F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
S_
Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
For how to turn on/off the lights of the LED strip please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of
GIGABYTE's website.
6) LED_C(RGBLEDStripHeader)
The header can be used to connect a standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with maximum power
rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m.
Pin No. Denition
1 12V
2 G
3 R
4 B
Connect your RGB LED strip to the header. The power pin (marked
with a triangle on the plug) of the LED strip must be connected to Pin
1 (12V) of this header. Incorrect connection may lead to the damage
of the LED strip.
1
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
Addressable LED
Strip
1
RGB LED Strip
1
12V
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8) M2A_CPU (M.2 Socket 3 Connector)
The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID conguration. Please note that
an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set with a SATA hard drive. Refer to Chapter 3, "Conguring
a RAID Set," for instructions on conguring a RAID array.
Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector.
Step 1:
Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and standoff from the motherboard. Locate the proper mounting
hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and then screw the standoff rst.
Step 2:
Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an angle.
Step 3:
Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with the screw.
Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and standoff.
7) SATA30/1/2/3(SATA6Gb/sConnectors)
The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA
1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The SATA connectors support
RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, "Conguring a RAID Set," for instructions on conguring
a RAID array.
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3  
 S3 BSSS

U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_ SF_
B 
USB0_B
B_
B_
F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
S_
80
6042
SATA3
2
1
0
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
71
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
71
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
71
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
71
3
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9) F_PANEL(FrontPanelHeader)
Connect the power switch, reset switch, and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according
to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.
•PW (Power Switch):
Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may congure
the way to turn off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2,
"BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information).
•HD (Hard Drive Activity LED):
Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The
LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.
•RES (Reset Switch):
Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset
switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform
a normal restart.
•NC:No connection.
•PLED (Power LED):
System Status LED
S0 On
S3/S4/S5 Off
Connects to the power status indicator on the
chassis front panel. The LED is on when the
system is operating. The LED is off when the
system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered
off (S5).
The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch,
power LED, hard drive activity LED and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header,
make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.
1
2
9
10
NC
PLED- PW-
PLED+ PW+
HD-
RES+
HD+
RES-
Power LED Power Switch
Hard Drive
Activity LED
Reset Switch
10) F_AUDIO(FrontPanelAudioHeader)
The front panel audio header supports High Denition audio (HD). You may connect your chassis front
panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the
pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the
motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire
instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has
different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.
Pin No. Denition
1 MIC2_L
2 GND
3 MIC2_R
4 NC
5 LINE2_R
6 Sense
7 FAUDIO_JD
8 No Pin
9 LINE2_L
10 Sense
1
2
9
10
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Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 VBUS 8 D1- 15 SSTX2-
2 SSRX1- 9 D1+ 16 GND
3 SSRX1+ 10 NC 17 SSRX2+
4 GND 11 D2+ 18 SSRX2-
5 SSTX1- 12 D2- 19 VBUS
6SSTX1+ 13 GND 20 No Pin
7 GND 14 SSTX2+
11) F_U32(USB3.2Gen1Header)
The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specication and can provide two USB ports. For
purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, please contact the local
dealer.
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3  
 S3 BSSS

U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_ SF_
B 
USB0_B
B_
B_
F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
S_
11
1 10
20
13) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header)
You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header.
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1LAD0 7LAD3
2VCC3 8GND
3LAD1 9LFRAME
4No Pin 10 NC
5LAD2 11 SERIRQ
6LCLK 12 LRESET
12) F_USB1/F_USB2(USB2.0/1.1Headers)
The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an
optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 Power (5V) 6 USB DY+
2 Power (5V) 7 GND
3 USB DX- 8 GND
4 USB DY- 9 No Pin
5 USB DX+ 10 NC
•Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header.
•Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord
from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.
10
9
2
1
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
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14) COM(SerialPortHeader)
The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional
COM port cable, please contact the local dealer.
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 NDCD- 6 NDSR-
2 NSIN 7 NRTS-
3 NSOUT 8 NCTS-
4 NDTR- 9 NRI-
5 GND 10 No Pin
10
9
2
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15) SPEAKER (Speaker Header)
Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing
a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup.
Pin No. Denition
1 VCC
2 NC
3 NC
4 SPK-
DEBUG PORT
G.QBOFM
1
16) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header)
This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed.
This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design.
1
Pin No. Denition
1 Signal
2 GND
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17) CLR_CMOS(ClearCMOSJumper)
Use this jumper to clear the BIOS conguration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear
the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.
•Always turn off your computer before clearing the CMOS values.
•After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or
manually congure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS congurations).
Open: Normal
Short: Clear CMOS Values
18) BAT (Battery)
The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS congurations, date, and time information)
in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low
level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.
You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:
1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a
metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery
holder, making them short for 5 seconds.)
3. Replace the battery.
4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.
•Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.
•Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Damage to your devices may occur if the battery is
replaced with an incorrect model.
•Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself
or uncertain about the battery model.
•When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-)
of the battery (the positive side should face up).
•Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.
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BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the
motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup,
saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows
the user to modify basic system conguration settings or to activate certain system features.
When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to
keep the conguration values in the CMOS.
To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on.
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 searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet
and updates the BIOS.
Chapter2 BIOSSetup
•Because BIOS ashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS,
it is recommended that you not ash the BIOS. To ash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS ashing
may result in system malfunction.
•It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other
unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, try to
clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in
this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)
2-1 Startup Screen
The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.
•When the system is not stable as usual, select the LoadOptimizedDefaults item to set your system to its defaults.
•The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version.
There are two different BIOS modes as follows and you can use the <F2> key to switch between the two modes.
Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to make adjustments for optimum
performance. In Easy Mode, you can use your mouse to move through conguration items. The Advanced Mode
provides detailed BIOS settings. You can press the arrow keys on your keyboard to move among the items
and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use your mouse to select the item you want.
Function Keys
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